Peppermint Kiss Cookies
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Resting Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Calories
149 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Peppermint Kiss Cookies
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Are you looking for a classic holiday cookie with a minty twist? Well, look no further than these peppermint kiss cookies! A deliciously soft cookie flavored with mint and topped with a chocolate kiss. Sprinkle with extra crushed peppermint if you're looking for even more flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus extra sugar for rolling
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 24 Hershey’s milk chocolate kisses
- Crushed candy canes optional for topping
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
- In another bowl, using a hand-held or stand mixer, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar till smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts and mix until combined.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in 2 batches, mixing just until combined after each addition.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll cookie dough into 1 inch balls, roll in extra granulated sugar and place onto the prepared tray, 2 inches apart. You should get about 24 total cookies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes
- Remove from the oven, cool on a rack for 2 minutes, then press the Hershey kisses into the center of the cookies.
- Continue to cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
- Optional, garnish with crushed peppermint candy.
Notes
- For even more mint flavor use 1 teaspoon mint extract or use mint flavored Hershey Kisses.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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