Chocolate Kiss Cookies
Chocolate Kiss Cookies
Chocolate Kiss Cookies
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Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Ingredients

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Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until thoroughly combined.
3
Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
4
Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.
5
In a separate bowl, stir the flour, baking soda and salt together.
6
With the mixer running, slowly add the dry ingredients into peanut butter mixture.
7
Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining granulated sugar.
8
Place cookie balls on ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
10
While cookies are baking, remove wrappers from Hershey Kisses.
11
When cookies have finished baking, immediately press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges.
12
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack and cool completely before storing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
    Bring peanut butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, consistent dough and better incorporation of ingredients for a tender cookie.
  • Strategic Kiss Placement ⏱️
    Press the Hershey's Kiss onto the cookie immediately after removing from the oven while the surface is still warm and pliable, ensuring it adheres perfectly without cracking.
  • Sugar Coating Technique ✨
    Roll your dough balls in a mixture of both granulated and light brown sugar before baking to create a crackled, professional-looking surface that enhances visual appeal and texture.
  • Prevent Overmixing 🥄
    Mix the dry ingredients separately and fold them gently into the wet mixture to avoid overdeveloping gluten, which keeps cookies soft and chewy rather than dense and tough.
  • Even Baking Temperature Control 🍪
    Place an oven thermometer inside to verify your oven's true temperature, as many run hot or cold—this ensures cookies bake evenly with perfectly set edges while maintaining a soft center.

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