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Chocolate Kiss Cookies

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Delicious spiced cookies featuring a melted chocolate surprise at the center, perfect for holiday treats or anytime you crave a cozy chocolate dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coarse sugar for rolling
  • 30 Hershey’s Kisses or Hugs, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy and well combined.
  4. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until smooth.
  5. Combine the flour mixture with the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  6. Shape the dough into balls, roll in sugar, and arrange on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Press a Hershey’s Kiss or Hug into the center of each cookie and allow to cool.
  9. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and dough that’s easier to work with. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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