Chocolate Mint Surprise Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Surprise Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces hersheys chocolate mint kisses; 1 cup butter, thats been softened; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flour; 1 cup mini chocolate chip; 2 big candy canes; 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips; 6 teaspoons shortening; green food coloring; red food coloring

Servings: persons

10 ounces hersheys chocolate mint kisses
1 cup butter, thats been softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 cup mini chocolate chip
2 big candy canes
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
6 teaspoons shortening
green food coloring
red food coloring

1
Using a medium sized ziploc bag, crush the candy canes in little pieces. Cut the hershey kisses in half. I found that a whole hershey kiss was too much for the cookies, but a half one is perfect!
2
Heat your oven to 375.
3
Add the butter to a stand or hand-held mixer and mix well until smooth. Add the sugars and mix well. Add the almond and vanilla extract and mix well. Add the flour and mix very well on low speed until well mixed.
4
With a wooden spoon mix in the crushed candy canes and the mini chocolate chips well.
5
Scoop out a teaspoon of dough and add one half of a hershey kiss. Roll up the dough in a ball to keep the kiss inside! Place the dough balls on a parchment covered cookie pan and bake for 10-12 minutes and golden. Allow them to cool for about 2 minutes before removing from the pan and allow to cool. I have found having a sheet of tin foil on your table or counter works great in cooling cookies!
6
In a medium sauce pan, add the white chocolate chips and the 6 tablespoons of shortening. Melt slowly on medium/low heat as not to burn the chocolate.
7
Divide the melted chocolate into 3 cups. In the first two cups, add a bit of green and a bit red food coloring seperately to the shades that you like. Using a fork, drizzle the colored chocolate over the cookies to decorate. The kids will love this part! Enjoy!

1833

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 10 ounces hersheys chocolate mint kisses, 1 cup butter, thats been softened, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mint Surprise Christmas 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.

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Chocolate Mint Surprise Christmas Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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