Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

5 from 4 votes

Unwrap some peppermint kiss candies and make these indulgent Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies! These easy, and fun holiday treats represent Christmas so well, you can practically hear the jingle bells!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Calories: 191kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all purpose flour
½ cup crushed candy canes
15 peppermint candy kisses (unwrapped)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Gradually sift in the flour, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thick.
1 cup all purpose flour
Roll the dough into 15 1.5 inch balls, then roll in the crushed candy canes.
½ cup crushed candy canes
Set on a prepared baking sheet 1-2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
Bake for 10-11 minutes.
Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5-7 minutes, then press one peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie.
15 peppermint candy kisses
Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

Rolling the cookies in the crushed candy canes makes them extra minty. You can omit this step, if you prefer less mint flavor.
Make sure to wait 5-7 minutes before placing the peppermint kisses on the cookies, otherwise they will melt and lose their shape.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Consume within 3-4 days for best results.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

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