These little gems hold a secret inside the soft and chewy sugar cookie that is coated in powdered sugar. That secret is a Hershey Kiss. This is no ordinary sugar cookie, it is specially made and melts in your mouth.
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These make a great new addition to your cookie exchanges or even your own cookie trays.
Imagine your family’s surprise when they take one bite out of these delicious cookies. These are super easy to make and delightful to serve.
From the outside, these may resemble Snowball cookies which is really going to be a tasty shock when they find out the hidden treat.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can these use any flavor of Hershey kiss?
These can definitely use any flavor or color of kiss. You could make them for the different Holidays by using a kiss that matches the Holiday.
How do I store these cookies?
They should be kept in an airtight container. They can be stored on the counter or in the refrigerator. You could also freeze these cookies for up to 30 days.
What do you need to make Secret Kiss Cookies
1 cup butter, unsalted and softened to room temperature
½ cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 ¼ tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
3 cups Confectioner sugar
32 unwrapped Hershey Kisses, any flavor
How to make Secret Kiss Cookies
FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 375* and line two baking trays with parchment paper
Using an electric mixer beat the butter until it is light and fluffy
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SECOND STEP:
Add the granulated sugar, the confectioners sugar and the vanilla extract
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b)
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Add the flour gradually and mix until just blended
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b)
THIRD STEP:
Cover and place the bowl into the refrigerator for 30 minutes
Using a large cookie scoop, place a rounded scoop in the cookie tray, you should be able to have 16 per tray
Use your hands to flatten the dough and wrap around the Hershey Kiss
Be sure to seal the edges
FOURTH STEP:
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes and let sit on baking tray for a few minutes, before moving to the cooling rack
Roll the slightly cooled cookies into some of the confectioners sugar and then return to the cooling rack to finish cooling
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Enjoy!
YUM!
Secret Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 cup butter, unsalted and softened to room temperature
-            ½ cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
-            1 ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 cups flour
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3 cups Confectioner sugar
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 32 unwrapped Hershey Kisses, any flavor
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 375* and line two baking trays with parchment paper
Using an electric mixer beat the butter until it is light and fluffy
SECOND STEP:
Add the granulated sugar, the confectioners sugar and the vanilla extract
Add the flour gradually and mix until just blended
THIRD STEP:
Cover and place the bowl into the refrigerator for 30 minutes
Using a large cookie scoop, place a rounded scoop in the cookie tray, you should be able to have 16 per tray
Use your hands to flatten the dough and wrap around the Hershey Kiss
Be sure to seal the edges
FOURTH STEP:
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes and let sit on baking tray for a few minutes, before moving to the cooling rack
Roll the slightly cooled cookies into some of the confectioners sugar and then return to the cooling rack to finish cooling
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 129Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
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