Hidden Kisses Recipe

These delightful Hidden Kisses cookies, a recipe from Chef Bill Lombardo and Catherine McNeil (Toronto Star), are a fun and easy baking project for Valentine's Day or any sweet surprise! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies hide a delicious chocolate kiss inside every bite. The recipe has been slightly adjusted for optimal results. Get ready for a kitchen adventure that's perfect for the whole family!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 93.3 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Hidden Kisses

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How to Make Hidden Kisses

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on high speed for 4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. The dough will be crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle in 4-5 teaspoons of water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 45 minutes.
  7. Pinch off approximately 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
  8. Roll each piece of dough into a ball, then flatten it as thinly as possible using the flat of your hand on a lightly floured surface.
  9. Unwrap one Hershey's Kiss and place it in the center of each flattened dough circle.
  10. Gently bring the edges of the dough up and over the kiss, completely enclosing it. Pinch the edges to seal.
  11. Place the cookies about 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  12. Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Do not overbake!
  13. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
  14. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

16g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hidden Kisses?

Hidden Kisses takes about 135 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hidden Kisses?

Hidden Kisses has approximately 93.3 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hidden Kisses?

The key ingredients for Hidden Kisses are Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Salt, All Purpose Flour, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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