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Gingerbread Kiss Cookies

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These Gingerbread Kiss Cookies are a festive delight, combining soft gingerbread with a melty chocolate kiss. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to make!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 container white sanding sugar
  • 1 bag chocolate-striped Hershey Kisses

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  • Roll dough into balls and coat with sanding sugar.
  • Place on lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • After baking, press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.

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Notes

Ensure butter is softened for best mixing results.
Do not overbake the cookies; they will firm up as they cool.
For a variation, substitute chocolate kisses with caramel-filled candies.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg