Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer
- cookie scoop
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- ¾ cup Natural Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed for a smoother taste.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness.
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Can interchange with baking powder in small amounts.
- ½ teaspoon Salt Sea salt can be used for different taste profile.
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter May replace with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Using white sugar will yield drier cookies.
- 1 large Egg Substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option.
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a twist.
For Coating and Topping
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can also be used.
- ¼ cup Sprinkles Choose colors according to the occasion.
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting cooled cookies.
- 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses Signature topping that adds sweetness.
Instructions
Cookie Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until creamy, then gradually add brown sugar and mix until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the creamed mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture on low speed and mix until no visible flour patches remain.
- Form about 1.5 tablespoons of dough into balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar, sprinkles, or powdered sugar and space them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until puffed and slightly crackled.
- Press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra decadent touch, drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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