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Delicious Easy Valentine's Day Hershey Kiss Cookies on a baking tray

Hershey Kiss Cookies

Enjoy quick and delicious Valentine's Day cookies featuring a chocolaty center and a delightful combination of pantry staples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter, softened Use room temperature butter for best results.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps with spreading.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Provides moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
  • 1 and 3/4 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure for the cookies.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa powder Gives chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Topping Ingredients
  • 24 pieces Hershey’s Kisses Press into warm cookies for a classic look.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and light.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 10 minutes until slightly cracked on top.
  2. Immediately press one Hershey's Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for a smooth dough. Don’t overmix the dry ingredients to keep cookies tender. Cool completely before stacking or packaging.