Candy Cane Kiss Cookies Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening (butter flavor is recommended); ½ cup unsalted butter (not margarine); 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate chips (or any dark chocolate chips); 4 dozen Hershey candy cane kisses, unwrapped

Servings: persons

½ cup shortening (butter flavor is recommended)
½ cup unsalted butter (not margarine)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate chips (or any dark chocolate chips)
4 dozen Hershey candy cane kisses, unwrapped

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugars together with a mixer for 1-2 minutes on medium-high or until light, fluffy, and well-blended.
3
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4
In a small bowl, combine baking powder, baking soda, salt, flour, and cocoa.
5
Add to egg mixture and mix until well combined.
6
Stir in chocolate chips.
7
Drop cookie dough by tablespoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet.
8
Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes or until centers are set but still soft.
9
Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet 1-2 minutes.
10
Press an unwrapped candy cane kiss gently onto the center of each cookie.
11
Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack until kisses have hardened.
12
If kisses do not harden enough, cookies may be placed briefly in the fridge or freezer to harden the kisses.

1355

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shortening (butter flavor is recommended), ½ cup unsalted butter (not margarine), 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Candy Cane Kiss Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

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