Holy Cow! Where did this year go?!? Wasn’t March just last week?
As much as I’m ready for this year to be over I’m in denial that Thanksgiving is over and we are just a few short weeks away from Christmas!
While the holiday season is going to look a lot different this year, we can still enjoy things, only on a smaller scale. I know my family celebration will look different than past years, but we will still have fun, lots of food, and most importantly, a family that is healthy.
But just because we are participating in social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy the simple things like Christmas Cookies! In fact I think we should BAKE ALL THE COOKIES and share with our neighbors and friends (keeping our social distance, of course)!
So to help “officially” kick off the 2020 holiday season I present “Houseful of Cookies 2020”!
Below is my contribution. Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies. These cookies have a deep chocolate flavor that perfectly complements the sweet Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses! I hope you enjoy them as much as my kids and I did!
Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
A little twist on the popular Peanut Butter Kiss cookies, these Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies will become a new family favorite this Christmas!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup cocoa powder (use black cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups flour
- coarse red and white sanding sugar, or edible glitter
- 48 Candy Cane Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, vegetable oil, vanilla, and brown and white sugars until creamy.
- Scrape down the sides and then add the eggs, mix well.
- In a separate mixing bowl sift together the cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and flour.
- Slowly add dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture.
- Form the dough into thirty-six 1 1/2" balls (the dough will be a bit sticky so I recommend covering your hands with some butter or oil to keep from sticking) and roll into sugar/glitter and place on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10 minutes. Do not overbake or they will be hard, not chewy.
- Cool on baking sheet for about two minutes, then gently press an unwrapped Hershey's Peppermint Kiss in to the center of each cookie.
- Carefully remove to a cooling rack (don't want to smoosh the Kiss!) and let cookies cool completely before serving (if you can wait that long!)
Notes
Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Cookies will last for about a week on the counter or for several months in the freezer.
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Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet (2 Pack), Silver -
Wilton Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack -
Rubbermaid Easy Find Lid Square 1.5-Gallon Food Storage Container, 2-Pack, 24 Cup, Clear/Red
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 166Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 91mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 1g
This information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only.
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Those cookies look as much fun to make as they are to eat. I love Hershey kisses and they are so festive for a holiday treat.
Oh yes please. I just love cookies and I can’t wait to start making some.
I saw some edible glitter at Walmart today and now I wish I’d picked it up!
We usually host a cookie swap but well it’s 2020 and that may not happen this year. Nonetheless we will definitely bake a ton of cookies to share with family and friends.
I can’t wait to try this recipe…I can’t believe how fast this year is flying by.
Can I come over for some cookies – they look absolutely incredible most definitely full of holiday cheer.
Love Christmas cookie season! These Kiss cookies looks so good! Can’t wait to try them.
These look decadent! As I have gotten older I have become a sucker for minty desserts too! Adding to my list!
These cookies are so cute and they looked so sweet. Kids will surely love it.
These cookies look incredibly festive! Love it! Can’t wait to try this recipe out! My kids will love them.
I made these last year for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. I need to make some for this year, and start a tradition!
I haven’t even started baking for the holidays yet. I’m way behind this year. I need to get to baking again. I love your recipe. I’ll have to try those.
I love this twist on a classic! With the colder weather I will be doing a lot of baking soon, saving this recipe for future reference.
I love making Christmas cookies. They are one of the best parts of this season.
Oh my goodness! How good these cookies look! So festive!
I like your idea of sharing cookies with the neighbors! These cookies look perfect for the holidays.