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Delicious Hershey's Secret Kiss Cookies on a baking tray
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Hershey's Secret Kiss Cookies

Creamy, buttery, and meltingly chocolatey — Hershey's Secret Kiss Cookies are the kind of cookie that makes everyone linger at the cookie plate a little longer.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time1 minute
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Easy, Holiday
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 100kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter, softened At room temperature
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Walnuts, finely chopped Toasted if desired
  • 6 ounces Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped About 36 pieces
  • Powdered sugar For coating, as needed

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, blend butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides once.
  • Add flour and walnuts to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until a uniform dough forms. The dough should hold together but be slightly crumbly. If too dry, add a teaspoon of milk.
  • Refrigerate dough for 1 hour to firm up. Chilled dough is easier to shape and keeps its form while baking.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Allow the oven to reach temperature before baking.
  • Unwrap Hershey’s Kisses and set them aside on a small plate.
  • Take 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it lightly in your palm. Place a Kiss in the center and wrap the dough around it, rolling into a smooth ball so the chocolate is completely enclosed.
  • Place filled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden; centers will still look set.
  • Cool slightly on the baking sheet for 3–4 minutes, then roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar so they get a light, coated finish.
  • Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving once fully cooled for a snowy, festive look.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg