Chocolate Valentine Kiss Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Chocolate Valentine Kiss Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for sharing love and sweetness. These rich cocoa cookies adorned with colorful sprinkles and topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss are simple to make and irresistibly festive.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 to 1 cup assorted Valentine sprinkles
• 25 to 30 Hershey Kisses candies, unwrapped

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt; set this mixture aside.
2. Step 2: Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the egg yolk, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until just incorporated.
4. Step 4: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Step 5: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
6. Step 6: Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in sprinkles, ensuring it is fully coated.
7. Step 7: Place the sprinkle-covered dough balls about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Using your thumb, gently press the center of each ball to create a small indentation.
8. Step 8: Chill the baking sheet with dough balls in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Step 9: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies until set, about 12 minutes.
10. Step 10: Immediately after removing cookies from the oven, press an unwrapped Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie.
11. Step 11: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
• If you prefer a milder chocolate taste, reduce the cocoa powder to 1/4 cup.
• Substitute Hershey Kisses with any chocolate candies or flavored Kiss varieties.
• Use heart-shaped sprinkles or sugar crystals for a more festive look.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To keep them fresh longer, you can refrigerate them for up to two weeks. Reheat slightly in a microwave or oven to soften the chocolate if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Make sure to keep it well wrapped to prevent drying out.

What if I don’t have cocoa powder?

Cocoa powder is essential for the chocolate flavor and texture in these cookies. If you don’t have it, consider using chocolate chips and adjusting the flour slightly, but the texture will be different.

Chocolate Valentine Kiss Cookies Recipe

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These Chocolate Valentine Kiss Cookies combine rich cocoa-flavored cookie dough rolled in festive Valentine sprinkles with a classic Hershey Kiss on top for a delightful, chocolatey treat perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.

• Author: Joe
• Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
• Yield: 25 to 30 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

• 3/4 to 1 cup assorted Valentine sprinkles
• 25 to 30 Hershey Kisses candies, unwrapped

Instructions

1. Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir together and set aside for later use.
2. Cream butter and sugar: Using an electric mixer set to medium-high speed, beat the softened unsalted butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated with the butter and sugar mixture, lowering the mixer speed to avoid overmixing.
4. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until all ingredients are combined and form a cohesive dough.
5. Chill dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. This step helps the dough become easier to handle and improves cookie texture.
6. Form dough balls and coat with sprinkles: Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball generously in the Valentine sprinkles, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
7. Prepare baking sheet and chill again: Place the sprinkle-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Using your thumb, gently press the center of each ball to create a small indentation. Refrigerate the baking sheet with the dough balls for 10 to 15 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape when baked.
8. Bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled dough balls until set and slightly firm to the touch, approximately 12 minutes.
9. Add Hershey Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one unwrapped Hershey Kiss candy into the center indentation of each cookie while they are still warm.
10. Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes to set the Hershey Kiss, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Make sure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best texture in the dough.
• Chilling the dough both before rolling and after forming the balls helps prevent spreading during baking.
• You can substitute the Hershey Kisses with other chocolate candies if desired.
• For more vivid sprinkle coverage, gently press sprinkles onto dough balls instead of rolling.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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