These delicate, buttery cookies hide a Hershey’s Kiss at their center and are coated in powdered sugar for a snowball effect. Perfect for holiday cookie trays or as a homemade gift!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Approx. 30-36 Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
- If desired, fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
4. Wrap the Kisses
- Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in your palm.
- Place a Hershey’s Kiss in the center, then fold the dough around the Kiss, covering it completely. Roll the dough into a ball with the Kiss inside.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and Kisses, placing each ball on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
5. Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
6. Roll in Powdered Sugar
- While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in powdered sugar to coat. After the cookies have cooled completely, roll them again in powdered sugar for a thicker, snow-like coating.
Serving & Storage
- Yield: Approximately 30-36 cookies.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Tips:
- Variation: Try using almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor.
- Double Dipping: Rolling the cookies twice in powdered sugar gives them that thick, snowy coating.
- Chilling Tip: If the dough feels too soft, chill it for 20-30 minutes to make wrapping easier.
Enjoy these Chocolate Kiss Snowball Cookies as a delightful holiday treat with a chocolatey surprise in every bite!