These Mint Hershey Kiss Cookies are the perfect Christmas cookies to add to your holiday baking list! They’re so easy to make and fun to eat!
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I’ll be totally honest.
I’m not usually one for making a hundred kinds of fancy Christmas cookies. But I just couldn’t resist with these Hersey Kiss Cookies!
I mean, we’ve got a solid amount of chocolate. Plus an easy mint cookie base, and they’re cute! The kids love to help out with these by sticking the kisses on top, but you do have to keep an eye on them because they often get lost before they make it to their destination 😉
For this recipe, I started with my Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are soft and chewy and basically perfect.
But what I found when I made the first batch of these Hershey Kiss Cookies is that they were too flat and chewy and perfect. Is it possible?
I wanted something that would hold up a little better, and stay a little fluffier. I mean, we need something to hold that candy in the middle!
I reduced the butter and added in some baking powder, and while they are not super huge and puffy like some kiss cookies, I think they are the perfect mix between chewy and fluffy. There’s enough cookie to hold in the chocolate (we don’t want it to escape on us!), but they are not cakey or overly soft.
Chewy edges with a chocolate jackpot 😉
If you’re looking for more fun Christmas cookies to make with the kiddos, check out these No Bake Christmas Tree cookies — they’re my girls favorites!
Hershey Kiss Cookie Variations
- If you want plain Hershey Kiss Cookies, feel free to leave out the mint and the green food coloring. Or go crazy and add in almond extract (just not 2 teaspoons!)
- Try using some of the holiday varieties of kisses or Hugs instead to mix things up!
- Roll the cookies in nonpareils before baking for a festive touch.
How to store Hershey Kiss Cookies:
- Room temperature: These cookies can be left in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, if they last that long on the counter! Just be aware if the area is warm your chocolate kisses will be become soft.
- Freezer: If you want these cookies to last a little longer, store them in a freezer bag or freezer container for up to 3 months. To thaw, simply leave out at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
Tips for Making Hershey Kiss Cookies:
- Have your kisses all unwrapped and ready to go when you put the cookies in the oven. This can take time and you want to get the chocolates on the cookies while they’re warm, but not hot. I’ve found that 10-15 minutes cooling time is perfect.
- Be sure to let your cookies cool completely before moving or stacking them — you don’t want chocolate smeared everywhere!
- I make 3 dozen cookies with this recipe (perfect for your freezer stash!). If you want more chocolate to cookie, you can simply make smaller cookies and bake a minute or two less, but you’ll end up with more cookies and new more chocolate.
Mint Hershey Kiss Cookies
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 105g
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons mint extract
- green food coloring optional
- 3 cups all purpose flour 375g
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 36 Hershey Kisses approx. 150g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add eggs, mint extract and food coloring if desired and beat until combined.
- Add flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda and beat on low speed until combined.
- Roll into 1-1.5″ balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-9 minutes just until centers are no longer glossy — you don’t want them to brown on top.
- Let cool on pans for 5 minutes, until warm but not hot. Place one kiss in the center of each cookie, pressing down slightly to secure — they will crack just a bit (they will crack more if they are overbaked and browned).
- Let cool completely before moving to a storage container.
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Betty says
Tried them today and the cookies puffed up in the oven, but flattened a lot once out of the oven. Tasted good, but was disappointed in the way they looked. Also because they flattened so much so fast, I placed the kiss on them right out of the oven, kiss did not melt.
Ashley Fehr says
I’m sorry to hear that Betty! We love this recipe as is
Liz Sherwood says
The video calls for vanilla extract which is not included in the recipe. The dough was a little dry and was difficult to form into a ball but they appear to be fine now they’re out of the oven. I am hoping for the flavor of mint chocolate chip ice cream!
Ashley Fehr says
I would be sure you fluff your flour before measuring as any excess flour can definitely result in a drier cookie. I hope they turned out well for you!
Angela Morris says
Do you use spearmint or peppermint extract?
Elizabeth Taylor says
My didnt stay plump they flattened out 🙁
Ashley Fehr says
I’m sorry to hear that 🙁 Did they puff up in the oven?
Ms says
Mine flattened too. No puff at all
Beth R says
I can’t get the dough to roll into a ball, too soft and sticky. I assume once I bake they will be flat too.
Ashley Fehr says
I’m sorry to hear that 🙁 I’ve never had any issues with the cookie dough before. It’s based off of my mom’s cookie recipe that she’s made for 20+ years, and it’s my go to!
Jennifer Lehner says
I love these mint cookies!!!
Ashley Fehr says
Us too!
Kristyn says
Oh, my gosh..I love mint & chocolate together! I had never thought to add mint to these, but I am so glad I did! I’m adding these to our cookie exchange.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kristyn!
Natasha Kravchuk says
Oh my goodness these are the cutest!! They make me think of the grinch – how perfect and adorable for Christmas!!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes totally! Thanks Natasha!
Rachael Yerkes says
These are so fun! My kids can’t wait to make them!
Ashley Fehr says
I hope they enjoy them!
Kellie H. says
My kind of cookie! I love chocolate and mint together.
Ashley Fehr says
Me too!