Vampire Kiss Cookies Recipe
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup red sanding sugar (for rolling)
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses (milk chocolate or dark chocolate), unwrapped
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure an easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Continue mixing for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a 1-inch ball between your palms. Roll each ball into the red sanding sugar until it is completely and evenly coated in sparkly red sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies will look slightly soft but will set as they cool.
- Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a chocolate kiss firmly into the center of each warm cookie. This will cause the cookie to crack slightly around the edges, creating a beautiful “blossom” look. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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