Indulge in the rich chocolate flavors of these delightful Cocoa Kiss Cookies. Made with cocoa powder and topped with a Hershey's Kiss, these cookies are perfect for any chocolate lover. They have a soft and chewy texture that will melt in your mouth. A fun and easy recipe to make, these cookies are great for parties, holiday gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat for yourself. Get ready to enjoy the ultimate chocolate experience!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 36 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set and slightly cracked on top.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious Cocoa Kiss Cookies with a glass of milk or hot cocoa.
Interesting Facts
Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and can provide various health benefits.
The Hershey's Kiss is named after the sound the chocolate makes as it falls onto the conveyer belt during production.
The first chocolate chip cookie recipe was created by Ruth Wakefield in the 1930s.