Chocolate Kisses Cookies Recipe

A beloved family recipe passed down through generations, these Chocolate Kisses Cookies are a holiday favorite that's perfect any time of year! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies feature creamy chocolate kisses nestled in a delicate pecan-studded dough. A cherished tradition, kids will love helping unwrap the kisses and shaping the dough. Note: these cookies do flatten during baking—for perfectly round cookies, let us know your secret!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 150.3 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Kisses Cookies

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How to Make Chocolate Kisses Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  3. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
  4. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Roll about 1 teaspoon of dough around each unwrapped Hershey's Kiss, completely covering the candy.
  7. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before dusting with powdered sugar.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

23g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Kisses Cookies?

Chocolate Kisses Cookies takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Kisses Cookies?

Chocolate Kisses Cookies has approximately 150.3 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Kisses Cookies?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Kisses Cookies are Butter, Sugar, Vanilla, Flour, Pecans, Hershey Chocolate Kisses. See the full list with measurements above.

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