Milk Chocolate Hershey Peppermint Kiss Cookies
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These decadently, divine Milk Chocolate Hershey Peppermint Kiss Cookies are the perfect ultimate Christmas cookies! Delicious white chocolate peppermint kisses are placed in the middle of soft and thick baked chocolate cookies, with a slightly crispy sugar coating!
More peppermint ideas? You’ll simply adore this luscious Peppermint Candy Brownie Trifle, this Peppermint Tres Leches Cake, these Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies and we can’t leave out this delicious roundup of 13 Holiday Peppermint Desserts!
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Peppermint Hershey Kiss Cookies
- So easy to make and festively fun to eat for the holidays! Get a glass of cold milk for ultimate indulging and don’t forget to save Santa a few! Don’t wanna be on the naughty list!
- Chocolate and peppermint are the perfect magical holiday combo of flavors! People consider chocolate as their favorite type of cookie, and with the added twist of refreshing peppermint, these cookies are sure to become a new holiday staple.
- With a soft and chewy texture and a burst of minty flavor, these holiday cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering. You can even gift them to friends and family, that is if you don’t eat them all, so have a game plan!
- They are addictive and could magically disappear, plus there are other variations you can make to these cookies all year round!
Gather Your Ingredients
Milk Chocolate Hershey Peppermint Kiss Cookies Recipe
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided (reserve 1/4 cup for coating/rolling cookies
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate melted (1/3 cup)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 36 Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses or any Hershey Kisses you want to use!
Instructions How to Make Peppermint Hershey Kiss Chocolate Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to a small bowl, also set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30 second intervals. Stir after each interval. Repeat until fully melted.
- Using mixer, beat together butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix.
- Add in salt and baking powder and mix in.
- Mix in cocoa powder, followed by melted chocolate.
- Add one cup of flour and mix, then add remainder and mix until fully incorporated.
- Using a small cookie scoop or medium cookie scoop, scoop all the dough balls onto one of your baking sheets and place them in fridge for just 5-10 minutes, if your dough is too sticky. (You can also place the cookie dough not rolled into balls for chilling for 15 minutes and then scoop or roll your dough balls out, but sometimes the dough is hard to scoop). Once they have firmed up, remove from fridge and roll balls in granulated sugar. Place sugar coated dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Immediately press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into each cookie. Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely and allow chocolate to set in a cool place.
- Once chocolate has completely set, cookies may be stored in an airtight container. Enjoy!
How to Store Peppermint Chocolate Kiss Cookies
- Allow the chocolate peppermint cookies to cool completely before storing. Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature.
More Variations For Your Cookie Recipe
- You can make these treats year round by changing up the coating of the granulated sugar for sprinkles on the cookies. All the holidays and birthday celebrations can be color coordinated with your special occasion!
- Use different flavored kisses in the centers. Chocolate Marshmallow, mint, dark chocolate, caramel, cookies & cream, cherry cordial, they have like a ton of flavors, so go nuts, or HUGS (kisses with almonds!)
- Use your favorite extracts like peppermint extract, chocolate extract or coffee extract for a chocolate or peppermint boost of flavor in your cookies!
In conclusion, the irresistible combination of milk chocolate and peppermint in these delectable cookies is enough to make anyone’s taste buds dance with joy. Chocolate and the refreshing flavor of peppermint come together in perfect harmony to create these heavenly treats.
Just like the classic Christmas song goes, these chocolate peppermint blossoms truly are a “match made in holiday heaven.” With every bite, you are transported to a winter wonderland of flavors and textures. But don’t let the season be the only reason to indulge in these cookies. Let them be a reminder to take time to savor the little things in life and appreciate the magic that can come from simple ingredients.
So go ahead and whip up a batch of these rich chocolate cookies, share them with loved ones, and spread the joy of this delicious combination. Happy baking and happy holidays!
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Milk Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar divided (reserve 1/4 cup for coating/rolling cookies
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate melted 1/3 cup
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 36 Candy Cane White Chocolate Kisses or any Hershey’s Kisses you want to use
- Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to a small bowl, also set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30 second intervals. Stir after each interval. Repeat until fully melted.
- Using mixer, beat together butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix.
- Add in salt and baking powder and mix in.
- Mix in cocoa powder, followed by melted chocolate.
- Add one cup of flour and mix, then add remainder and mix until fully incorporated.
- Using a small or medium cookie scoop, scoop all the dough balls onto one of your baking sheets and place them in fridge for just 5-10 minutes, if your dough is too sticky. (You can also place the cookie dough not rolled into balls for chilling for 15 minutes and then scoop or roll your dough balls out, but sometimes the dough is hard to scoop). Once they have firmed up, remove from fridge and roll balls in granulated sugar. Place sugar coated dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Immediately press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into each cookie. Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely and allow chocolate to set in a cool place.
- Once chocolate has completely set, cookies may be stored in an airtight container.
Thank you so much Heidi!
The peppermint kisses add the perfect, festive finishing touch to these cookies. But the real magic is how easy these are to make using pantry staples I almost always have on hand. Thanks for sharing this amazing cookie recipe!!