Ingredients
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- 7 tbsp butter, salted or unsalted, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp red food coloring gel
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup red sanding sugar
- 18 Hershey chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, and mix until combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined.
- Scoop out 18 evenly sized dough balls, roll them between your palms, then roll in red sanding sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Immediately press a Hershey’s kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Cookies can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian