Cranberry Cookie Kisses
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Cranberry Cookie Kisses—where tart dried cranberries meet sweet chocolate perfection! These soft and chewy cookies are made with a buttery dough, perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla and brown sugar, and studded with bursts of tangy cranberries. The magic happens fresh out of the oven when a velvety Hershey’s Kiss is gently pressed into the center, creating a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or an everyday treat, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and yields 20 servings of pure joy. Whether you're looking for festive Christmas cookies or a simple dessert with a twist, these Cranberry Cookie Kisses are sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 20 pieces Hershey's Kisses (unwrapped)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 6
Fold in the dried cranberries gently using a spatula.
Step 7
Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
Step 10
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (689.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2702.8 |
| Total Fat 84.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 354.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1458.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 469.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 317.3g | |
| Protein 30.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 201.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 673.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories