Chocolate Kiss Cookies
These festive Chocolate Kiss Cookies combine a tender sugar cookie base with a gooey chocolate kiss center, perfect for Christmas treats and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- About 36 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- About 1/4 cup colored sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and the dough looks glossy and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Optional: Lightly press each dough ball into colored sanding sugar, then place back on the sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. Watch closely to avoid overbaking.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, press one unwrapped chocolate kiss gently into the center of each cookie.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and let cool completely, about 15-20 minutes, so the chocolate sets and cookies firm up.
Notes
If dough is too sticky to roll, chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Press chocolate kisses gently after baking to avoid flattening cookies. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for uniform color. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate kisses. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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