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Chocolate Kiss Cookies with Hershey's Kisses on a white plate.

Chocolate Kiss Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Additional granulated sugar for rolling
  • 36 milk chocolate Hershey's Kisses

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    Lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for Chocolate Kiss Cookies.
  • In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
    Beating butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla for Chocolate Kiss Cookies.
  • Add salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder to the bowl. Then gently mix in the melted chocolate. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
    Chocolate Kiss Cookies dough in a mixing bowl.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, form dough balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place them 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet.
    Rolling Chocolate Kiss Cookie dough balls in granulated sugar.
  • Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes. As soon as you remove them from the oven, gently press a milk chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely so the chocolate can set.
    Chocolate Kiss Cookies cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 47mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Chocolate Kiss Cookies, cookies
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