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Chocolate Kiss Cookies

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These Chocolate Kiss Cookies are a warm, comforting treat, combining a classic molasses cookie with a melt of chocolate in the center. Perfect for cookie exchanges or a cozy treat any time.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coarse sugar for rolling
  • 30 Hershey’s Kisses or Hugs, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl until creamy.
  4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
  6. Scoop the dough and roll into balls, then roll in sugar before placing on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for a smoother dough and chill the dough if too soft to roll. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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