Red Velvet Hershey’s Kiss Cookies
Red Velvet Hershey’s Kiss Cookies make a fantastic dessert for Valentine’s Day or really any day of the year.
Servings 32 cookies
Calories 109kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Red gel food coloring
- 32-36 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix on medium-high speed until combined, about 1 minute.
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, add the milk and food coloring, then mix at low speed until well combined. If needed add a few more drops of food coloring.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- If chilling for longer than 2 hours, allow the dough to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using it.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Scoop about 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Roll each ball in the 1/2 cup of sugar for coating and place on the baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the edges appear set. Centers will look soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and cool for just 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet.
- After that immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, transfer the cookies to a large plate and transfer in the freezer for 10-20 minutes to quickly set the chocolate, otherwise, it will melt.
- Remove from the freezer and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg