Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Hershey’s Kisses
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and create indentations in the center for the Hershey’s Kisses.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then press a Hershey’s Kiss into each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack and adding festive sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for a firmer texture. Uncooked dough can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg