Gingerbread Kiss Cookies 🎄✨
✨ Why This Recipe Works
Warmly spiced, soft-baked gingerbread cookies rolled in sparkling sugar crystals and crowned with a rich milk chocolate kiss.
Crafted with everyday pantry staples and perfected in Mery's home kitchen, this Gingerbread Kiss Cookies 🎄✨ brings authentic comfort and vibrant flavors straight to your table. Every step has been carefully timed and measured so home cooks of any skill level can recreate foolproof, delicious results with ease.
With a quick 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this wholesome dish balances ease and rich flavor without requiring complicated culinary equipment.
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🥗 Ingredients (tap to check off)
- 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup (100g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 0.33 cup (80ml) dark molasses
- 1 large large egg
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1.5 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 0.25 tsp fine salt
- 0.33 cup (65g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 24 pieces milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Cream Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat softened butter, dark brown sugar, and dark molasses until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until smooth.
Mix Spiced Flour Blend
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Gradually blend into wet mixture until a soft, fragrant dough forms.
Chill Dough
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for easy rolling.
Roll & Sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and roll generously in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake & Crown with Kisses
Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set. Immediately upon removal from the oven, press an unwrapped chocolate kiss firmly into the center of each hot cookie. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍪 Storing & Freezing Cookies
Room Temperature: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Place a sheet of parchment paper between layers to preserve delicate crunch.
Freezing: Baked cookies freeze wonderfully for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
🍳 Recommended Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen Note: Having the right kitchen tools ensures foolproof results. We recommend items tested in our own home kitchen.
📊 Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)
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