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    Published: Dec 21, 2021 · Modified: Nov 26, 2022 by Sloane · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

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    Rich, decadent chocolate cookie dough rolled in sugar, baked to perfection, and topped with a peppermint kiss - these chocolate peppermint kiss cookies are such an iconic Christmas cookie that you can't skip this holiday season. 

    chocolate peppermint kiss cookies in a pile.

    These chocolate peppermint kiss cookies are rich, decadent, and festive - everything you could ever want from a Christmas cookie. With the combination of a fudgy brownie texture and the iconic kiss cookie shape, these cookies are so irresistible you'll never want to gift them or leave them out for Santa. So be prepared to make a double batch and while you're at it check out the rest of my recipes listed in this Christmas Cookie Gift Box!

    For more winter cookie recipes, try Frosted Eggnog Cookies, Snowflake Sugar Cookies, Soft Gingerbread Cutout Cookies, and Peppermint Mocha Cookies.

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    Ingredient Notes

    • All-Purpose Flour: You'll need 1 â…“ cup of flour, but as always I HIGHLY recommend weighing your flour to exactly 160g. 
    • Cocoa Powder: I always recommend using dutch process cocoa powder, but you could use unsweetened cocoa powder instead. 
    • Leavener: You'll need just baking soda to give these cookies a bit of rise. 
    • Unsalted Butter: Bring your butter to room temperature quickly by warming it in the microwave for 10 seconds. 
    • Sugars: You'll need both brown sugar (light or dark) and granulated sugar.
    • Egg: Bring your egg to room temperature quickly by placing it in a bowl of warm water.
    • Peppermint Extract: Peppermint extract is very potent, be VERY careful with it! I went with ¼ teaspoon for a more subtle peppermint flavor, but if you love peppermint you could add an additional ¼ tsp.
    • Kisses: You'll need about 20 kisses total. I opted for half peppermint kisses and half regular chocolate kisses. 

    See recipe card for full information on ingredients and individual quantities.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Here are step by step photos and instructions on how to make this chocolate peppermint kiss cookie recipe! For the full ingredient list and method, see the recipe card at the end of this post.

    Chocolate drop cookies rolled in sugar with kisses on top of wire rack.

    STEP 1: Mix dry ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

    STEP 2: Mix wet ingredients. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract until fully combined.

    STEP 3: Combine wet and dry. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.

    STEP 4: Chill. Cover the bowl and chill the cookie dough in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight.

    chocolate peppermint blossoms on top of bowl of peppermint kisses.

    STEP 5: Prep. When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap the 20 kisses and place in the freezer until ready to use.

    STEP 6: Scoop and freeze. Scoop the cookie dough with a small (1 tbsp) cookie scoop and roll each in the 50g (¼ cup) of granulated sugar. Place the cookie dough on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and freeze for 10-15 minutes.

    christmas cookies in a pile.

    STEP 7: Bake. Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes or until puffed and cracked.

    STEP 8: Assemble. Take the cookies out of the oven and immediately, yet gently press a kiss into each of the cookies. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • I always recommend using dutch process cocoa powder, but you could use unsweetened cocoa powder instead.
    • Peppermint extract is very potent, be VERY careful with it! I went with ¼ teaspoon for a more subtle peppermint flavor, but if you love peppermint you could add an additional ¼ tsp.
    • Once the cookies come out of the oven and a kiss is pressed into each, leave them on the baking sheet to cool COMPLETELY before removing. If they are moved too soon, the kisses will lose their shape.
    bite taken out of chocolate peppermint kiss cookie.

    Recipe FAQs

    Tips for ensuring the kisses hold their shape:

    1. Unwrap and freeze the kisses for about 20 minutes before pressing them into the hot cookies.
    2. Once the cookies come out of the oven and a kiss is pressed into each, leave them on the baking sheet to cool COMPLETELY before removing. If they are moved too soon, the kisses will lose their shape.

    Kitchen equipment:

    - Electric mixer: A stand mixer or a hand-held electric mixer is needed to properly cream the butter and sugar together.
    - Parchment paper: To avoid the cookies sticking, line each baking sheet with parchment paper.
    - Kitchen scale: You'll need a kitchen scale to weigh all of your ingredients (read why below)!

    chocolate peppermint blossom on top of a plate full of peppermint kisses.

    Baking in Grams

    All of the recipes on this blog are carefully developed with gram measurements so you can easily recreate them in your own kitchen with success. Volume measurements are extremely inaccurate and leave room for significant errors. Not all measuring cups are made equally, so your one cup of flour will be different from my one cup of flour. By providing precise measurements in grams (aside from minor ingredients, which are given in tsp/tbsp), you can make these recipes accurately and with less cleanup! All you need is this kitchen scale. 

    If this still isn't enough to convince you, I have provided volume measurements in the recipe card. If you are interested in understanding the conversions, this is the best conversion chart.

    But trust me, once you try baking in grams you'll never turn back!

    Happy baking! x

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    Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

    These chocolate peppermint kiss cookies are rich, decadent, and festive - everything you could ever want from a Christmas cookie.
    Prep Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Servings20 cookies
    Coursecookies
    CuisineAmerican
    AuthorSloane
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    Equipment

    Kitchen Scale
    Electric Mixer

    Ingredients

    • 160 g (1 â…“ cups) all-purpose flour
    • 42 g (½ cup) cocoa powder
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 113 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, 1 stick, room temp
    • 160 g (¾ cup) brown sugar
    • 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
    • 1 egg, room temp
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
    • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar, for rolling
    • 20 kisses, unwrapped & frozen

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract until fully combined.
    • Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
    • Cover the bowl and chill the cookie dough in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight.
    • When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Unwrap the 20 kisses and place in the freezer until ready to use.
    • Scoop the cookie dough with a small (1 tbsp) cookie scoop and roll each in the 50g (¼ cup) of granulated sugar.
    • Place the cookie dough on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
    • Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes or until puffed and cracked.
    • Take the cookies out of the oven and immediately, yet gently press a kiss into each of the cookies.
    • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.

    Notes

    • I always recommend using dutch process cocoa powder, but you could use unsweetened cocoa powder instead.
    • Peppermint extract is very potent, be VERY careful with it! I went with ¼ teaspoon for a more subtle peppermint flavor, but if you love peppermint you could add an additional ¼ tsp.
    • Once the cookies come out of the oven and a kiss is pressed into each, leave them on the baking sheet to cool COMPLETELY before removing. If they are moved too soon, the kisses will lose their shape.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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