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Peppermint Kiss Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these festive Peppermint Kiss Cookies, featuring a soft, buttery cookie base with a refreshing peppermint twist. Infused with crushed candy canes and crowned with a classic Hershey’s Peppermint Kiss, these cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you want a sweet and minty treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup (150 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) white sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (about 3 candy canes)
  • 32 Hershey’s Peppermint Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheets: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for the initial dough balls and set aside. Later, prepare 1 to 3 additional parchment-lined baking sheets for baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking powder. Set this mixture aside until ready to combine.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the softened butter and white sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and pale, approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Add flavorings and egg: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into the butter and sugar mixture until well combined and fluffy.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, beating with the hand mixer until just combined. Incorporate the crushed candy canes quickly and evenly.
  6. Form dough balls and chill: Scoop out small dough balls slightly less than 1 tablespoon each, rolling them between your hands for even shape. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour to rest.
  7. Preheat oven and prepare for baking: Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the rested dough balls evenly on the additional parchment-lined baking sheets, about 12 dough balls per sheet for even baking.
  8. Bake cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 minutes. For best results, bake in batches to ensure even cooking.
  9. Add Peppermint Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Press one unwrapped Hershey’s Peppermint Kiss firmly into the center of each cookie.
  10. Cool and set the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. For a perfectly shaped Kiss, optionally freeze the cookies for 10 minutes immediately after pressing the chocolates in place.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough before baking ensures the cookies maintain their shape and texture during baking.
  • Baking in batches helps to avoid overcrowding the oven and promotes even cooking.
  • Freezing the cookies after inserting the Peppermint Kisses helps the chocolate retain a pristine, defined shape.
  • Crushed candy canes add a delightful crunch and enhance the peppermint flavor.

Keywords: Peppermint Kiss Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Mint Cookies, Hershey's Kisses, Candy Cane Cookies

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