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Chocolate Kiss Cookies

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These soft, spiced Chocolate Kiss Cookies feature a tender, ginger-scented cookie topped with a warm, melty chocolate kiss, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coarse sugar for rolling
  • 30 Hershey’s Kisses or Hugs, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy and well combined.
  4. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
  6. Scoop out the dough and roll it into balls, then roll in the granulated sugar.
  7. Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
  9. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after baking.
  10. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For even sizing, use a cookie scoop. Chill the dough briefly if it’s too sticky. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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Keywords: cookies, chocolate, holiday baking, ginger cookies, dessert

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