Peppermint Kiss Cookies

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Soft, buttery, and bursting with holiday cheer, Peppermint Kiss Cookies are the ultimate festive treat. These sugar-coated delights are infused with crushed peppermint candy and topped with a Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss, creating the perfect balance of minty freshness and creamy white chocolate. They look just as joyful as they taste, making them a must-have on any cookie tray.

Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange or just cozying up with a mug of hot cocoa, these cookies bring a playful twist to your traditional holiday bakes. The texture is tender, the flavor is nostalgic, and the red-and-white swirl on top adds that eye-catching charm everyone loves during the season.

What Kind of Peppermint Kisses Should I Use?

Look for Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses—these striped, peppermint-flavored white chocolate candies are the star of this cookie. Their creamy texture pairs wonderfully with the slightly crispy sugar coating of the cookie. Be sure to unwrap them before baking and freeze them for 10-15 minutes to prevent melting when placed on warm cookies.

Ingredients for the Peppermint Kiss Cookies

• Butter: The base for a rich, tender crumb. Use unsalted to control salt levels.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness and gives the exterior its subtle crunch.
• Egg: Helps bind everything together and provides structure.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and balances the mint flavor.
• Peppermint Extract: A little goes a long way to enhance the mint profile.
• All-Purpose Flour: The structural backbone of the cookie.
• Baking Soda: Provides the lift.
• Salt: Just a touch to balance the sweetness.
• Crushed Peppermint Candies: Folded into the dough for extra minty crunch and festive specks.
• Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses: Pressed into the center of each cookie right after baking.

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How To Make the Peppermint Kiss Cookies

Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is key to a soft cookie texture.

Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients

Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until fully incorporated.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.

Step 4: Fold in Peppermint

Gently fold in crushed peppermint candies for a pop of color and flavor in every bite.

Step 5: Scoop and Roll

Scoop dough into 1-tablespoon balls and roll them in sugar for a sweet, crackly finish.

Step 6: Bake

Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

Step 7: Add Kisses

Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a Candy Cane Kiss into the center of each. Let them cool completely so the chocolate sets.

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How to Serve and Store Peppermint Kiss Cookies

Serve these cookies once the kisses have firmed back up. They’re perfect for holiday dessert platters, gift tins, or a cozy evening treat. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep the kisses from melting or smudging, layer parchment between stacked cookies.

What to Serve With Peppermint Kiss Cookies?

Hot Chocolate

The peppermint flavor complements a rich, creamy cup of cocoa beautifully.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Serve a warm cookie alongside a scoop for a delightful contrast in temperature and texture.

Peppermint Mocha

Double down on the mint with this cozy coffee shop favorite.

Chocolate Fondue

Dip part of the cookie for an indulgent twist.

Cranberry Spritzer

The tartness balances the sweet, minty cookie.

Eggnog

A festive pairing that screams holiday season.

Espresso

The strong coffee cuts through the sweetness perfectly.

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Want More Cookie Ideas with a Twist?

If you’re loving these Peppermint Kiss Cookies, don’t miss these other creative and delicious treats:

• Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies for an easy, jolly spin.
• Twix Cookie Cups if you love candy-bar inspired bakes.
• Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies for sweet and salty fans.
• Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies for rich, nostalgic flavor.
• Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites if you’re after soft, spiced indulgence.

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