Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until a soft, cohesive dough forms with no dry spots.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls ensuring they are uniform in size to promote even baking.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until fully coated. This adds a sweet crust and visual appeal.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Immediately upon removing from the oven, gently press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, slightly softening it into the warm cookie.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- Add white chocolate chips to the dough for extra sweetness and texture variation.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before rolling.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
