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Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

Soft, chewy sugar cookies with a festive peppermint twist, topped with a melting Candy Cane Hershey's Kiss for the ultimate holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Candy Canes plus more for sprinkling
  • 36 Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses unwrapped

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer,
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat them together on medium high speed for about 2-3 minutes until light, pale, and fluffy.
  3. Add the large egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Beat again on medium speed until everything is well combined, about another minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in the large bowl. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold the 1/4 cup of crushed candy canes into the dough using a spatula. Unwrap all your Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses.
  7. Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set and very lightly golden brown on the edges.
  8. As soon as you remove the baking sheets from the oven, let them rest for only 1-2 minutes. Then, gently press one unwrapped Candy Cane Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for another 5-10 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1.5gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 3.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is softened but not melted. Press the Kisses into the cookies within 1-2 minutes of removing from the oven for the perfect crackled appearance.
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