Description
A delicate and buttery shortbread-style cookie topped with a classic chocolate kiss. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are simple to make with just a few pantry staples. The dough is rolled into balls, baked until just set, and crowned with a chocolate candy while warm. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they are perfect for holiday cookie platters or a sweet afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but not browned.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Unwrap all the chocolate kisses before the cookies come out of the oven so you can press them in immediately while the dough is soft.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should remain pale to maintain their tender, melting texture.
- If the dough feels too soft or sticky to roll, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110-130
- Sugar: 8-10 g
- Sodium: 20-30 mg
- Fat: 6-8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4-5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12-15 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 1-2 g
- Cholesterol: 15-20 mg
