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Red Velvet Kiss Cookies

These soft Red Velvet Kiss Cookies are a perfectly sweet way to bake something special for your Valentine this year! Perfect for Valentine's Day class parties and sharing with friends, these cookies have a buttery red velvet flavor with a chocolate boost from the candy on top.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon red gel food coloring (I used Wilton no-taste red)
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (234g)
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 18 unwrapped Hershey's Kisses or Dove Hearts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place unwrapped chocolate Kisses or hearts into the fridge or freezer while preparing the cookie dough.
  2. In a larger mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light.
  3. Add egg, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix again, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
  4. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix again on low speed until combined.
  5. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and roll into smooth balls. Space them about 2 inches apart so they have room to spread while they bake.
  6. Bake in center of oven for about 10 minutes, until edges are set, but centers are still soft.
  7. Remove from oven and press an unwrapped heart into the center of each cookie.

Notes

  • The Dove Hearts don't always hold their shape quite as well as the Hershey's Kisses do. It helps to refrigerate or freeze the chocolate hearts before putting them on the cookies. It slows down the chocolate getting soft while the cookie is hot, and they’re less likely to lose shape.
  • Tip for Dove Hearts: The Dove Hearts don't always hold their shape quite as well as the Hershey's Kisses do. It helps to refrigerate or freeze the chocolate hearts before putting them on the cookies. It slows down the chocolate getting soft while the cookie is hot, and they’re less likely to lose shape.
  • Storage: Keep these in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. These cookies stay soft & chewy for about 4-5 days in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the cookies once they have cooled in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Let them thaw on the counter at room temperature for an hour or two or pop them in the microwave to enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 171IU (3%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 171IU 3%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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