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Instructions
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Cream together butter, shortening, and sugar with an electric mixer.
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Add in eggs, vanilla, and instant pudding mix.
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Continue mixing until thoroughly incorporated.
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In a separate bowl stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
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Add the four mixture to the butter mixture a little at a time mixing between additions until all the flour is incorporated.
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Scoop out dough by the tablespoonful.
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Make a ball with the dough and then press a Hershey Kiss into the center.
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Pinch the dough up and around the kiss to create a cone shaped ball of dough.
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Repeat until all dough is used.
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Place the cookies in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
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When ready to bake preheat the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the chilled cookies on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle but still warm.
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Place the powdered sugar in a bowl.
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Place the warm cookies in the bowl of powdered sugar and gently roll to coat.
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Place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Once the cookies are cooled completely roll them in the powdered sugar again to coat in another layer.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough for Perfect Shape 🧊Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and coating in powdered sugar to prevent spreading and ensure the cookies hold their shape when the Hershey Kiss is pressed in.
- Warm Kisses for Easy Insertion 🫂Keep your Hershey Kisses at room temperature or slightly warmed so they nestle seamlessly into the cookie center without cracking or creating unsightly gaps.
- Strategic Kiss Placement Timing ⏱️Press the Hershey Kiss into cookies immediately after removing them from the oven while they're still warm and slightly soft, allowing the chocolate to partially melt and bond with the cookie.
- Instant Pudding Elevates Flavor 🎯The vanilla pudding powder adds extra moisture and subtle vanilla depth that regular recipes lack—don't skip or substitute it, as it's essential for that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Shortening Plus Butter Balance 🧈Using both shortening and butter together creates superior texture—the shortening keeps cookies tender and fluffy while butter adds rich flavor that shortening alone cannot achieve.
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