Description
Delicious and festive chocolate cookies with a creamy pepprmint kick, topped with Hershey’s peppermint kisses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 16 ounce package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 24 Hershey’s peppermint kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the cookie dough, cream cheese, and cocoa powder until smooth and well incorporated.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to measure out the dough then roll into a smooth ball with your hands.
- Roll the balls in granulated sugar until well coated then place the cookies on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, edges should be set. Remove from oven and then press a peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Let the kisses soften for 2-3 minutes then you can use your finger or a toothpick to gently swirl the kiss on top of the cookie or you can leave them whole and let them cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- For a unique twist, consider adding crushed peppermint candies on top of the kisses.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg