Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Hershey’s Kisses chocolates
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top of the cookies before baking. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg