Surprise Kisses Recipe 🍪
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 60-72 cookies
Description:
Brace yourself for a delightful journey into the realm of nostalgic flavors with these Surprise Kisses cookies. Straight from the treasured pages of a 7th-grade homemaking class, this recipe has stood the test of time, earning its place as a beloved holiday tradition. Crafted with love and kissed with sweetness, these cookies are a must-have for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, evoking joy and excitement with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter 🧈
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 3/4 cup pecan pieces 🌰
- 60-72 Hershey’s Kisses 🍫
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating) 🍰
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or leave it ungreased for a crispier texture.
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Cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture of your cookies.
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Gradually add in the flour and chopped pecans, mixing until well combined. The pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the dough, enhancing its richness.
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Take about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball in the palm of your hands. This will serve as the base for your delightful surprise!
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Press the dough down gently to flatten it in your palm. This will create a small disc to hold the Hershey’s Kiss.
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Place a Hershey’s Kiss in the center of the dough disc. This is where the magic happens – the surprise element that gives these cookies their name!
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Gently bring the sides of the dough up and around the Hershey’s Kiss, enclosing it completely within the dough.
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Roll the dough in your hands again to form a smooth ball, ensuring that the Hershey’s Kiss is securely nestled inside.
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Repeat this process until all of your candy is used up or until all of your dough is gone, whichever comes first. It’s like crafting little nuggets of happiness!
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Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for slight spreading during baking.
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Bake the cookies for only 10-11 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-browning. The goal is to achieve a golden hue while maintaining a soft and chewy interior.
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Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. It’s important to exercise patience here, as the cookies need to firm up before the final step.
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Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar. This adds a sweet and snowy coating, giving the cookies an irresistible finish.
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Now, it’s time to indulge! Grab a cookie, savor the moment, and let the surprise kiss of chocolate delight your taste buds.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 114.4
- Fat: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 9.3mg
- Sodium: 31.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 10.6g
- Protein: 1.1g
Tips & Tricks:
- For a festive touch, consider using colored powdered sugar or sprinkles for rolling the cookies.
- Experiment with different flavors of Hershey’s Kisses, such as caramel-filled or mint, to create unique variations of these cookies.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, if they last that long!
- Don’t be afraid to get creative with the shaping of the dough around the Hershey’s Kisses. Embrace imperfections for a homemade charm that adds to their allure.
There you have it – a timeless recipe that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. Share the joy of Surprise Kisses with your loved ones and create lasting memories together. Happy baking! 🍪✨
