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Best Chocolate Kiss Cookies

The Best Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Soft and chewy chocolate cookies topped with classic chocolate kisses. Perfect holiday treat and cookie exchange favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup for rolling
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 24 chocolate kisses unwrapped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Stir in milk. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until dough forms. Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in granulated sugar. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and tops crack slightly. Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill dough to prevent spreading. Do not overbake; cookies continue setting as they cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.