Description
A delightful twist on classic cookies featuring a rich red hue and chocolate kisses nestled in the center.
Ingredients
- 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.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
- Add in the egg yolk, vanilla, and red food coloring, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until the flour mixture disappears.
- Scoop out 18 equally sized cookie dough balls and roll them gently between your palms.
- Roll each dough ball in red sanding sugar.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- After baking, place a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie and press down gently.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for about a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American