Chocolate Chip Kiss Cookies Recipe
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 48 cookies
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
Description:
This delightful Chocolate Chip Kiss Cookies recipe brings a cake-like texture with a Hershey’s Kiss at the center of each cookie. Inspired by the Hershey website, these cookies are easy to make and don’t require eggs. The key to getting the perfect texture is to bake them just until firm, avoiding any browning. The result is a sweet, soft, and flavorful treat that is sure to impress at your next gathering!
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Granulated Sugar | 1 cup |
| Light Brown Sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Vanilla Extract | 1/3 tsp |
| All-Purpose Flour | 1 cup |
| Shortening | 2 tbsp |
| Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Mini Baking Chips | 1 cup |
| Hershey Kisses (unwrapped) | 48 pieces |
| For Chocolate Drizzle (optional): | |
| Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Mini Baking Chips | 1/4 cup |
| Shortening | 1 tsp |
Nutritional Information (per serving – 1 cookie):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 112 |
| Total Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 11.3 mg |
| Sodium | 32.2 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 7.8 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased.
- Prepare the Hershey Kisses by unwrapping them and setting them aside for later.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually add the flour into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until the dough comes together and is smooth.
- Stir in the Hershey’s semi-sweet mini baking chips. Make sure the chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Mold the dough into scant tablespoons and wrap the dough around each Hershey Kiss, ensuring the chocolate is fully covered.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set but not brown. The key is to bake just until firm to achieve the perfect texture.
- Once done, cool the cookies slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
- For an extra indulgence, prepare a chocolate drizzle. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/4 cup Hershey’s semi-sweet mini baking chips and 1 teaspoon shortening.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 30 seconds. Stir until the chocolate is smooth. If necessary, microwave for an additional 20 seconds, stirring until fully melted.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies for a decorative touch.
Enjoy!
These soft, cake-like cookies are perfect for any occasion and will surely become a favorite at your next party or holiday celebration. The combination of the chocolate chip dough and the surprise Hershey Kiss inside makes them a crowd-pleaser that will disappear in no time!
