Easy Strawberry Kiss Cookies (Print version)
Soft pink strawberry cake mix cookies rolled in sprinkles and topped with a chocolate kiss while warm.
# Ingredients:
For the cookies
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1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) strawberry cake mix
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2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/3 cup (80 ml) neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For rolling and topping
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1/2 cup (80 g) pink, red, or rainbow sprinkles or sanding sugar
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24 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and unwrap the chocolate kisses before mixing the dough.
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In a large bowl, stir together the strawberry cake mix and flour. Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla, then mix until a thick pink dough forms with no dry streaks.
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Scoop tablespoon-size portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll the balls in sprinkles or sanding sugar and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cookies are puffed and the tops look set but the centers are still soft. Do not wait for the edges to brown.
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Immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each hot cookie. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes so they finish setting.
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Move the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely until the chocolate is firm. Store airtight at room temperature with parchment between layers.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 24 cookies.
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Best cooled completely before stacking or packing.
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Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to roll.