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    25 Hershey Kisses Cookie Recipes for Christmas

    Published: Oct 22, 2023 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Make Christmas extra special with these 25 fun and unique recipes for Hershey Kisses cookies --  perfect for Christmas goodie trays, holiday gift-giving, cookie exchanges, and tree-trimming parties.

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    Hershey's Kiss cookies are everyone's favorite Christmas cookies. They're undeniably delicious, easy to make, and adorable on holiday cookie trays. And there are so many fun ways to make them! 

    These 25 irresistible Hershey Kisses cookie recipes for Christmas are sure to make your holidays a whole lot sweeter.

    From classic peanut butter blossoms and festive peppermint candy cane kiss cookies to unique twists like hidden kiss cookies and fun flavors like snickerdoodle, gingerbread, red velvet, and coffee, this diverse array of chocolate kiss cookies includes something for everyone! 

    So grab a bag of Hershey Kisses and get ready to be inspired! 

    25 Hershey Kisses cookie recipes for Christmas

    1

    Chocolate Pecan Sandies Secret Kiss Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.callmepmc.com

    Decadent chocolate pecan sandies cookies stuffed with chocolate kisses are a delicious treat during the holiday season or any time of year. 

    2

    Hershey Kiss S'mores Cookies

    Photo Credit: lmld.org

    S’mores cookies are a unique twist on Hershey's Kiss cookies with a graham cracker cookie base, gooey marshmallow, and a chocolate Hershey's Kiss. Delicious, fun cookies that are sure to be a huge hit at your Christmas party. 

    3

    Red Velvet Blossoms

    Photo Credit: www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com

    Red Velvet Blossom Cookies are festive treats made from a cake mix with sparkling red sugar crystals on the outside and melty chocolate Hershey’s Kisses in the middle. Easy, pretty, and delicious cookie recipe for special occasions. 

    4

    Candy Cane Blossoms

    Photo Credit: blogghetti.com

    Candy Cane Blossoms are the most delicious soft cookies rolled in festive red and green sugar coating and topped with Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses in the center of each cookie. The perfect holiday cookie for your goodie trays! 

    5

    Easy Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies

    Photo Credit: xoxobella.com

    Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies are cute pink cookies topped with delicious Hershey's Kisses. Pretty Christmas kiss cookies with festive flavors of chocolate and cherry. 

    6

    Mocha Coffee Blossom Cookies

    Mocha Coffee Blossom Cookies are decadent chocolate coffee cookies topped with Hershey's Hugs that taste like a mocha and look adorable on your holiday goodie platter.

    7

    Hot Cocoa Cookies

    Photo Credit: amandascookin.com

    Hot Cocoa Cookies are delicious, chewy chocolate cookies topped with a melted marshmallow and a chocolate Hershey's Kiss. The perfect holiday treat to enjoy with a hot cup of cocoa! 

    8

    Hershey Kiss Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.spendwithpennies.com

    Hershey Kiss Cookies are sure to be Santa's favorite this Christmas Eve! Made from soft sugar cookie dough mixed with cocoa powder for extra chocolatey goodness and a sweet Hershey's Kiss in the middle, these are the perfect Christmas cookie for a dessert tray or to gift to your loved ones!

    9

    Chocolate Peppermint Blossom Cookies

    Photo Credit: bakeitwithlove.com

    Chocolate peppermint blossoms are soft and decadent dark chocolate cookies topped with a peppermint Hershey's Kiss. The combination of peppermint and chocolate makes them the perfect Christmas treat. 

    10

    Gingerbread Blossoms with Hershey's Hugs

    Photo Credit: theshortordercook.com

    Gingerbread Blossoms with Hershey's Hugs are a fun twist on a classic Christmas cookie. Soft, chewy gingerbread spiced cookies topped with creamy white and milk chocolate striped Hershey's Hugs will make a great addition to your holiday cookie platters. 

    11

    Secret Kiss Cookies Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com

    Secret kiss cookies are buttery cookies packed with crushed walnuts and rolled in powdered sugar with a very delicious secret hidden inside: a Hershey's Kiss! Fun cookies to make and share at Christmas time or anytime you want to tell someone you love them.

    12

    3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms (Quick & Easy!)

    Photo Credit: www.savorthespoonful.com

    These delicious Peanut Butter Blossoms are quick and easy to make with only 3 ingredients. The soft and chewy cookies have the most wonderful peanut butter flavor and sweet Hershey's Kisses in the center!

    13

    Hershey Kiss Christmas Cookies

    Photo Credit: temeculablogs.com

    Hershey Kiss Christmas Cookies are soft sugar cookies jazzed up with peppermint extract, rolled in colored sugars or Christmas sprinkles with a peppermint Hershey's Kiss in the center. Easy recipe kids love, and perfect for your Christmas cookie exchange party.

    14

    Secret Kiss Cookies

    Photo Credit: themondaybox.com

    Chocolate Secret Kiss Cookies are soft, cake-like morsels filled with a hidden candy kiss and topped with melted chocolate and fun festive sprinkles.

    15

    Chocolate Blossom Cookies

    Photo Credit: laneandgreyfare.com

    Chocolate Blossom Cookies are a chocolate lover's dream. A rich and decadent twist on the classic Hershey Kiss thumbprint cookie, these next-level cookies are also gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, and can easily be made dairy-free (vegan)!

    16

    Peanut Butter Blossoms

    Photo Credit: www.dinneratthezoo.com

    Peanut Butter Blossoms are chewy sugar-coated peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss. A classic cookie that’s perfect for the holidays, family gatherings, or an after-school snack.

    17

    Cookies & Cream Blossom Bars Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.girlversusdough.com

    Cookies & Cream Blossom Bars are dense and fudgy chocolate cookie bars topped with a snowfall of sparkling sugar and Hershey’s Kisses Cookies ‘N’ Creme candies. A delightful dessert that’s easy and perfect for cookie exchanges or holiday parties (or for going directly in your mouth).

    18

    Gnome Cookie Peanut Butter Blossoms

    Photo Credit: brokenovenbaking.com

    Gnome Cookies are just like regular peanut butter kiss cookies turned into cute Christmas gnomes. These delicious Christmas cookies are easy to make, perfect for gift-giving, and will look adorable on your goodie platters.

    19

    Salted Caramel Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.chewoutloud.com

    Salted Caramel Kiss Cookies are rich and decadent brown sugar cookies topped with Hershey's Caramel Kisses, flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of caramel. The ultimate salted caramel cookie recipe for your holiday parties. 

    20

    Chocolate Hazelnut Fudgy Bonbons

    Photo Credit: maesmenu.com

    Chocolate Hazelnut Fudgy Bonbons are part cookie and part fudgy truffle with a creamy Hershey's Hug in the center. The perfect Christmas treat that tastes just like Nutella! 

    21

    Macaroon Kiss Cookies

    Photo Credit: thecookinchicks.com

    Macaroon Kiss Cookies combine flaky sweetened coconut flakes and cream cheese for a chewy Hershey's Kiss cookie everyone will enjoy!

    22

    Christmas Pretzel Hugs Recipe

    Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

    Christmas Pretzel Hugs are a sweet and salty treat that's festive and fun for the holidays. The perfect snack for tree trimming, goodie platters, and gift giving. 

    23

    Peppermint Sugar Cookie Cups

    Photo Credit: www.365daysofbakingandmore.com

    Peppermint Sugar Cookie Cups are sugar cookies filled with a Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss and covered in peppermint frosting for a fun, festive, and easy Christmas Cookie recipe!

    24

    Easy Snickerdoodle Hershey Kiss Cookies

    Photo Credit: noshingwiththenolands.com

    Easy Snickerdoodle Hershey Kiss Cookies are a fun and easy dessert to make with kids during the holidays, Valentine’s Day, or any time. Delicious, peanut-free alternative to a classic cookie!

    25

    Sugar Cookies with Hershey Kisses

    Photo Credit: www.everydayfamilycooking.com

    Sugar Cookies with Hershey's Kisses are soft and buttery chocolate-topped bites of bliss sure to impress any crowd.

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    Hershey Kisses Cookies for Christmas: Mocha Coffee Blossoms

    Cara Lanz
    Mocha Coffee Blossom Cookies are made from sugar cookie mix, cocoa, and instant espresso, rolled in sugar, and finished with a Hershey's Hug. Decadent chocolate coffee cookies that taste like a mocha and look adorable on your holiday goodie platter.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 9 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 48
    Calories 99 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 17.5 ounce sugar cookie mix
    • 1 stick butter, room temperature
    • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • ½ cup flour
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
    • ½ cup turbinado sugar or white granulated sugar for rolling
    • 48 Hershey's Hugs or Hershey's Kisses
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
    • In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until completely incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder to remove any lumps. Add the sugar cookie mix and whisk to combine.
    • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
    • Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls, then roll them in sugar.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm and the tops are soft and puffy.
    • Immediately -- and gently -- press a Hershey's Hug into the center of each cookie. Be careful not to press it all the way through the soft cookie.
    • Cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool all the way. The Hershey's Hugs will get very soft and may take 1-2 hours to cool completely cool and harden. You can speed up the process in the refrigerator or freezer.

    Storage

    • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to one week.

    Make Ahead

    •  Store cookie dough in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
      Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
      Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 2 months. To bake from frozen, add a minute or so to the baking time.

    Notes

    If your first batch of cookies spreads, chill the dough for a couple of hours up to overnight to minimize spread. If it still spreads, knead an additional tablespoon or two of flour into the dough.
    Use a cool sheet pan for each batch of cookies.
    The Hershey's Hugs will soften when placed onto the hot cookies and will take 1-2 hours to firm up again. Speed up this process by placing the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 65IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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