Gingerbread Kiss Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft gingerbread cookies with spiced flavors and chocolate kiss centers, perfect for festive moments.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
→ Wet Ingredients
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3/4 cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
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3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup molasses
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2 tablespoons molasses
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Finishing
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30 Hershey’s Hugs kisses, unwrapped
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Sanding sugar, for coating the dough balls
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and allspice in a medium bowl and set aside.
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Using a stand or hand mixer, cream the softened butter on medium-high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the brown sugar and continue mixing for another minute.
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Add 1/2 cup molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
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Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined without overworking the dough.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Just before removing the dough from the refrigerator, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough, roll each portion into a ball, and coat each ball with sanding sugar.
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Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes.
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Press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss in the center of each cookie while still warm. Allow cookies to cool for an additional 5 minutes.
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Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Chilling the dough firms it up for easier handling and helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.