Description
Delight in these rich and fudgy Chocolate Kiss Cookies topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss. Soft in the center with a slight crunch on the edges, these cookies combine the deep flavor of cocoa with a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate center, making them perfect for holiday treats or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 30 Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy. Then add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is fully blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle.
- Shape Cookies: Once chilled, scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Roll in Sugar or Sprinkles: Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar. For variety, you may roll some in holiday sprinkles instead.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and firm but the centers still appear slightly soft.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. It’s normal if the cookies crack slightly around the edges.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is key to keeping the cookies from spreading too much and helps achieve the perfect chewy texture.
- You can substitute the Hershey’s Kisses with other chocolates or candies if desired.
- For a festive touch, roll some dough balls in sprinkles or colored sugar instead of plain granulated sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
