Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies are a delightful holiday treat: bite-sized cookies with the classic combination of chocolate and peppermint. They are festive and delicious.

These Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies are not only delicious but also make a charming addition to holiday cookie trays or a sweet homemade gift for friends and family.

Made with a soft and chewy chocolate cookie base, these cookies are adorned with a peppermint kiss candy in the center, adding a burst of minty-white chocolate flavor to every bite.

The ingredients for Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies come together to create a blend of chocolatey goodness and peppermint. Here is everything you will need to make this recipe.

Shortening is used in this recipe to make lighter and fluffier cookies, just like Grandma used to make. With its rich flavors, shortening is the perfect choice for this cookie.

Ingredients

  • Flour
  • Crisco
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Milk
  • Peppermint Extract
  • Candy Cane Hershey Kisses or Chocolate Kisses
  • Decorators sugar, sprinkles, and/or crushed candy cane.

Kiss Cookie Recipe Tips

  • Note-cookies will be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • You can easily substitute Crisco (shortening) for butter. Just make sure your butter is soft and at room temperature.

These decadent cookies feature a rich chocolate cookie base with white chocolate and peppermint Hershey’s Kisses. You will want a cup of cold milk or coffee on the side. If you love Peppermint Mochas, these cookies are just for you.

Recipe Variations

You could also use different flavored Hershey’s Kisses in the center, such as mint, Hugs, almond, or any of your favorite flavors!

Blossom Cookies are fun and versatile. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering, a birthday party, or just a sweet treat to indulge in. Get creative with your choice of flavors and make each batch of cookies a unique and delicious experience!

The peppermint extract can be substituted with vanilla, then topped with Hug Hershey’s, and you have another great combination. The options for this Kiss Cookie recipe are endless. But who doesn’t love Peppermint and Chocolate together during the holiday season?

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Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 126 kcal
Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies are a delightful holiday treat with the classic combination of chocolate and peppermint.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup All-Purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetended cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup Crisco butter could also be used
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 20 Candy Cane Hershey's Kisses

Decorative Sugars/Toppings

  • 1/3 cup sugar or decorative sugar (red or green) or sprinkels
  • crushed candy canes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For ease of removing the cookies, line baking sheets with parchment paper; if you don't have it, that is just fine. Make sure to remove it with a metal spatula.
  • In a small-medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together Crisco (or butter), sugar, and egg until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in milk and peppermint extract until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and beat again to ensure everything is well combined.
  • Combine dry and wet ingredients and mix on low speed until well combined.
  • To make the cookies, pour sugar or sprinkles into a small bowl. Roll the dough into balls, about 3 teaspoons per cookie. Coat each ball with sprinkles and place them on a baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 9 minutes. Remove from oven and add the Hershey Kiss to the center of the cookie. Then place back in the oven for 1 minute.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and sprinkle immediately with crushed candy cane or sprinkles if you so desire. Then allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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  1. 5 stars
    These cookies look absolutely delicious! Chocolate and peppermint is such a classic holiday combo, and the color of these is amazing. Great recipe!

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