Name: Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 20 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 160 grams all-purpose flour; 42 grams cocoa powder; 0.75 tsp baking soda; 0.25 tsp salt; 113 grams unsalted butter; 160 grams brown sugar; 50 grams granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla paste; 0.25 tsp peppermint extract; 50 grams granulated sugar; 20 chocolate

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Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract until fully combined.

Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.

Cover the bowl and chill the cookie dough in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight.

When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Unwrap the 20 kisses and place in the freezer until ready to use.

Scoop the cookie dough with a small (1 tbsp) cookie scoop and roll each in the 50g (¼ cup) of granulated sugar.

Place the cookie dough on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and freeze for 10-15 minutes.

Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes or until puffed and cracked.

Take the cookies out of the oven and immediately, yet gently press a kiss into each of the cookies.

Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Dough for Perfect Kiss Shape 🧊
Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours before baking to prevent spreading; this ensures the cookies maintain their signature peaked shape when topped with the peppermint kiss.
Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🍫
Mix cocoa powder with a small amount of hot water before adding to dry ingredients to intensify chocolate flavor and ensure even distribution throughout the dough.
Toast the Peppermint Extract 🌿
Add peppermint extract to melted chocolate or melted butter rather than cold dough to activate and amplify its flavor compounds for a more pronounced mint taste.
Underbake Slightly for Fudgy Texture 🕐
Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking as they cool and deliver that coveted brownie-like fudgy texture.
Warm Kiss Placement Strategy 💋
Place peppermint kisses on cookies immediately after removing from the oven while they're still warm, allowing the chocolate to slightly melt and adhere perfectly rather than sliding off cooled cookies.