Our chocolate Christmas Kiss Cookies are a great holiday treat. The soft chocolate sugar cookies rolled in sprinkles and topped with a Hershey kiss are sure to be a favorite at all your parties.
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I love baking cookies during the Christmas season. Every year I make a list of 10 holiday recipes to make for cookie trays or to put in tins for gifts. A few things that make the list every year are mint grinch popcorn, peppermint brownie truffles, Reese's Christmas trees, and Christmas blondies.
These cookies with a Hershey kiss on top always make the list too. The fudgy chocolate cookie rolled in sugar always satisfies my sweet tooth.
Top them with mint Hershey kisses, and you have a kiss cookie recipe that is sure to be everyone's favorite.
Why Make Kiss Cookies
- They are fun and easy to make with kids.
- Colorful sprinkles and chocolate kisses make them stand out on cookie trays.
- A chocolate cookie topped with a Hershey's kiss is a chocolate lover's dream.
- Easy to change up for other holidays and occasions.
Ingredients Needed
Grab your basic baking ingredients and your favorite holiday sprinkles to make chocolate kiss cookies for this time of year.
- Butter - Set it out ahead of time, so it is easier to mix the cookie dough.
- Sugars - Both brown sugar and granulated sugar sweeten the cookies.
- Egg & Greek Yogurt - Adds the moisture for the dough.
- Cocoa Powder - I like to use Hershey's dark cocoa powder to give these cookies a dark chocolate flavor. You can also use regular cocoa.
- Flour - Thickens the dough. See how to measure flour correctly, so your cookies turn out right every time.
- Hershey Kisses - This recipe uses the mint truffle kisses. You could change the flavor and use whatever Hershey Kiss you would like.
- Sanding Sugars and Nonpareils - Add some fun color to these chocolate cookies.
How to Make Christmas Kiss Cookies
Get your stand mixer ready because these chocolate mint blossoms are easy to make. I suggest making a double batch because they will disappear quickly.
- Mix the wet ingredients. Place the butter and sugars in a large bowl and beat until creamy. Add egg and yogurt and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until a soft, sticky dough forms. Place the bowl of chocolate cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Roll into balls. Divide the chilled dough into 36 even pieces, and roll the dough into a ball. Roll each one in granulated sugar, Christmas sprinkles, or sanding sugar, then refrigerate another 15 minutes.
- Bake and top. Place 12 balls at a time on a baking sheet and bake. Remove and let the cookies cool on the hot pan for 2 minutes. Place them on a cooling rack, and immediately press a frozen kiss on top.
Storage Recommendations
To Store - Once the cookies are cool and the chocolate kiss is set, place the cookies in an air tight container. They will keep on the counter at room temperature for 4-5 days.
To Freeze - Wrap the cookies individually in plastic wrap or place wax paper between the layers to keep them from sticking together. Place cookies in a freezer bag and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Tips and Tricks
- Freeze the unwrapped Hershey kisses before you start baking. This will help the kiss keep its shape when you place it on the warm cookies.
- Change up the sprinkle colors to match other holidays and themes.
- You can change up the cookies by rolling them in granulated sugar or colored sanding sugars.
- Use different flavor kisses for the center. Hershey's makes some great flavors that would go great with this chocolate sugar cookie. Some of our favorites are caramel, cherry, hot chocolate, and hugs.
- Do not over bake the cookies or they will be dry. They will be slightly underdone when you take them out, but they will finish baking on the hot cookie sheet.
- Add the Hershey kisses while the cookies are warm on the cookie sheet. This way the chocolate will melt a little and allow them to stick to the cookie when cooled.
Recipe FAQs
Most grocery store carry colored sanding sugar in their baking sections. It can also be found at some craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby.
Yes! You can use any flavor of Hershey kisses that you prefer. Some great flavors for these chocolate cookies are Hot Chocolate Kisses, Cherry Kisses, and White Chocolate Kisses.
Line the pan with parchment paper or a Silpat to keep them from sticking.
These are cookies that are topped with a Hershey kiss. They are also known as peanut butter blossoms. These are similar to a chocolate thumbprint cookie but have a kiss instead of jam or jelly.
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Recipe
Christmas Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
- â…“ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- â…” cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 36 fudge mint truffle kisses
- pink, green, white nonpareils
- green & white sanding sugar
Instructions
- In bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and ¾ cup granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and yogurt and mix until combined. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap the kisses and place in a bowl in the freezer.
- Use a spoon to drop 36 even pieces of dough on a pan. Roll each one into balls. Roll 12 balls in granulated sugar, 12 balls in nonpareils, 12 balls in sanding sugar and refrigerate again 15 minutes.
- Bake 12 dough balls at a time for 9 - 10 minutes. Remove and let cool on hot pan for 2 minutes.
- Gently remove and place on a wire rack. Immediately press a frozen kiss on top. Let set for 1-2 hours.
- Store in a airtight container between wax paper layers.
Notes
- Freeze the unwrapped Hershey kisses before you start baking. This will help the kiss keep its shape when you place it on the warm cookies.
- Change up the sprinkle colors to match other holidays and themes.
- You can change up the cookies by rolling them in granulated sugar or colored sanding sugars.
- Use different flavor kisses for the center. Hershey's makes some great flavors that would go great with this chocolate cookie. Some of our favorites are caramel, cherry, hot chocolate, and hugs.
- Do not over bake the cookies or they will be dry. They will be slightly underdone when you take them out, but they will finish baking on the hot cookie sheet.
- Add the Hershey kisses while the cookies are warm on the cookie sheet. This way the chocolate will melt a little and allow them to stick to the cookie when cooled.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 146Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 62mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*These Christmas Kiss Cookies were first published December 2010. The post and pictures were updated and republished December 2022.
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Jocelyn
@sugar and spice - I put the mint cup on after it came out of the oven.
Sugar and Spice
Did you put the mint cup on before or after baking?
Susan @ Entertain Exchange
These look wonderful!
Amy
Love your cookie recipe! I love mocha flavor and will definitely try to make some soon! You have a really lovely blog, very cheerful and fun to read! Happy Holidays to you!
Mari
Love your math...that combination would definitely equal Delish!Thanks for sharing.
cookies and cups
Those mini mint fudge cups are now my new obsession! I MUST find them!
Elizabeth
You make such yummy treats! Can't wait to try these! Would love for you to visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made with Love Monday! The party will be open until Friday if you want to link up multiple projects. Hope you have a great day!
Pamela
I put things where I won't forget where they are--then promptly do. It's just because we women do so much and our brains are full. Ha!
This recipe looks delish!
Tricia
These look delicious.
mrsamyevans
These sound amazing! I can't wait to try them 🙂
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}
These look so delicious! And it seems like I "lose" things on a daily basis. Luckily things usually turn up pretty quickly! So happy to see you linking this up to Homemade Christmas!!
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TidyMom
These look and sound AMAZING!!! Thanks for linking up......I featured your post in the wrap up!
Hilary Lane
That makes me so frustrated! I do the same thing all the time, and I know that a couple of years ago, I would've remembered! What's happening to me?? I'm only 24! I have quite a few years to start forgetting things!
Jaime @ Like a Bubbling Brook
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Thanks for linkin up!
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Holly
These look delish!! And yes I always "lose" things-I totally hear ya;)