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Chocolate Kiss Cookies

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Warm and spiced, these Chocolate Kiss Cookies feature soft ginger-molasses cookie dough with a shiny chocolate center, 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

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 in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy in a large bowl.
  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 into balls, then roll in granulated sugar and arrange on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
  8. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after baking.
  9. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if it’s too soft. Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.

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

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