Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce red food coloring
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 24 Hershey's Milk Chocolate Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the red food coloring.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. You can substitute white chocolate kisses for a different flavor profile. To make these cookies extra festive, roll the dough balls in sprinkles before baking!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg