Description
Delicious and festive Chocolate Kiss Cookies, perfect for holidays or any sweet craving. These soft, cocoa-rich cookies are topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss, offering a perfect balance of chocolate flavor and a delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- â…” cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping
- About 36 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cream them together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract and mix well to distribute flavors evenly.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This step ensures even distribution of leavening agents and cocoa.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined to form the cookie dough without overmixing to avoid tough cookies.
- Form dough balls and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Add chocolate kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm, so the chocolate slightly melts and adheres.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for ideal texture and to avoid sogginess.
Notes
- To prevent the chocolate kisses from melting excessively, chill them before placing on the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For a sparkly finish, roll the dough balls in sugar before baking for added texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
