Name: Strawberry Valentine’s Kiss Cookies
Ingredients: 1 box strawberry cake mix; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, room temperature; ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling); 24–30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped; Optional: pink or red sanding sugar

Ingredients

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1 box strawberry cake mix
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
24–30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Optional: pink or red sanding sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

In a large bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies

Scoop dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar or sanding sugar for extra sparkle.

Step 4: Bake

Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.

Step 5: Add the Kisses

Remove cookies from the oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cookies will crack slightly—this is normal. Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring.

Notes

Do not overbake or cookies will lose softness.
Press kisses in while cookies are hot for best results.
Cracks add to the classic look.

Let cookies cool before stacking.