These mouthwatering chocolate cherry kiss cookies are a delightful treat for any chocolate lover. The soft and chewy chocolate cookies are studded with sweet and tangy cherries, and crowned with a Hershey's Kiss. Perfect for special occasions or a simple afternoon indulgence, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Best of all, they are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can have a batch of warm and gooey cookies ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 24 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet 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 all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and dried cherries.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie, gently pushing down until the cookie cracks around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
