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A plate of Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies topped with red and white striped chocolate candies. The cookies are round and have a crackled texture, with the peppermint-flavored candies perfectly perched at the center of each delightful cookie.

Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

Author: Mandy
These chocolate peppermint kiss cookies are a fun, festive twist on classic holiday flavors. A soft chocolate sugar cookie base is topped with a peppermint candy kiss, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or cookie swaps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cool Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 38 Cookies
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (17.5 ounce) package sugar cookie mix
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 38 candy cane kisses unwrapped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the sugar cookie mix and cocoa powder in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until well combined. Add the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix on medium speed until a soft dough forms.
  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each one into a ball. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly, then place them on the prepared cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. These cookies don’t spread that much.
  • Bake the cookies for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
  • While the cookies are still warm, gently press a peppermint candy kiss into the center of each cookie. Be careful not to move the tray after placing the kisses, as they can melt and lose their shape if disturbed.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the baking tray to allow the peppermint kisses to set. Once they’re firm, the cookies are ready to enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
  • The cookies can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 82IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.

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