Description
Welcome, sweet friends! Today, I’m sharing a recipe that’s as delightful and inviting as a warm hug on a chilly day. My Chocolate Kiss Cookies are more than just treats; they’re little promises of joy, combining the rich depth of cocoa with the sweet surprise of a chocolate kiss. Perfect for any occasion, from afternoon snacks to festive holiday trays, these cookies are sure to steal the show and win hearts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 48 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until thoroughly blended.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Softness is key: Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Chocolate Varieties: Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate kisses for a variety of flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg