Kiss Cookies

Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, Kiss Cookies are a timeless treat that combines tender sugar-coated cookie dough with the melt-in-your-mouth decadence of Hershey's Kisses. Perfect for holiday cookie platters or everyday indulgence, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 30 minutes with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla. Each dough ball is rolled in sugar for a glistening finish, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a classic chocolate Kiss, creating a deliciously old-fashioned dessert that's as charming as it is delicious. Ideal for sharing or gifting, these iconic cookies are sure to delight chocolate lovers of all ages.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 count large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 24 count Hershey's Kisses chocolates, unwrapped
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the creamed butter mixture, and beat until fully 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 just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 7

Roll each dough ball in the extra granulated sugar to coat, then place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffed but not browned.

Step 9

Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookies may crack slightly around the edges, which is normal.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Let the chocolate Kiss set before serving.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(661.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2734.1

Total Fat 103.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 434mg	0%
Sodium 896.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 432.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 248.7g
Protein 32.0g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 169.0mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 497.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 62.1%