Description
Hershey Kiss Cookies are a delightful blend of sweetness and visual appeal, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. These soft sugar cookies, rolled in colorful sanding sugar and topped with a rich Hershey’s Kiss, are not only easy to make but also fun to decorate. Ideal for holiday gatherings, parties, or an afternoon snack, these cookies will bring joy to your table and a smile to everyone’s face. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be on your way to creating these charming cookies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Bright colored sanding sugar
- 24 unwrapped Hershey's Kisses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in sanding sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow cooling completely on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can reduce spreading during baking. Experiment with different flavors of Kisses or add sprinkles for extra festive flair.