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Hershey Kiss Cookies

Hershey Kiss Cookies
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Hershey Kiss Cookies are soft, buttery cookies with a gooey chocolate center from a Hershey Kiss pressed into each warm cookie. This simple and satisfying recipe uses classic pantry staples to create a tender cookie with a melty chocolate surprise, perfect for sharing or any sweet craving. Customizable with flavor variations and easy step-by-step instructions make it a go-to treat for homemade cookie lovers.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Other

  • About 36 Hershey Kisses

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Gather all ingredients and ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution for proper rising and texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is fluffy and pale, incorporating air to make tender cookies.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a smooth and moist dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking and toughening the dough.
  6. Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  7. Add Hershey Kisses: Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie. The residual heat will slightly melt the chocolate, creating a gooey center.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, maintaining the soft dough and melty chocolate balance.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugars.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when centers appear slightly underdone for ultimate softness.
  • Press Hershey Kisses into cookies while warm to prevent cracking and encourage melting.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking yields thicker cookies and controls spreading.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.

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