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Red Velvet Hershey’s Kiss Cookies
5 from 24 votes

Red Velvet Hershey’s Kiss Cookies

Red Velvet Hershey’s Kiss Cookies make a fantastic dessert for Valentine’s Day or really any day of the year.

Prep Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg at room temperature, large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • red gel food coloring
  • 32-36 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Using a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix on medium-high speed until combined, about 1 minute.
  4. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, add the milk and food coloring, then mix at low speed until well combined. If needed add a few more drops of food coloring.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  7. If chilling for longer than 2 hours, allow the dough to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using it.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  9. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  10. Scoop about 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Roll each ball in the 1/2 cup of sugar for coating and place on the baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
  11. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the edges appear set. Centers will look soft.
  12. Remove the cookies from the oven and cool for just 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet.
  13. After that immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, transfer the cookies to a large plate and transfer in the freezer for 10-20 minutes to quickly set the chocolate, otherwise, it will melt.
  14. Remove from the freezer and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 108IU (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 108IU 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.