Cookies with a Hug
Indulge your sweet tooth and share a little love with “Cookies with a Hug,” a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies featuring the irresistible charm of Hershey’s Hugs candies. These cookies are soft, buttery, and delicately sweet, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that perfectly complements the creamy swirl of white and milk chocolate from the Hug nestled on top. Whether rolled in coarse sugar for a touch of sparkle or left smooth and elegant, they’re a visually stunning treat that’s perfect for holidays, bake sales, or any day you want to spread some joy. With just 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of bake time, these easy-to-make crowd-pleasers are the ideal balance of simplicity and decadence. Serve them fresh, or store them in an airtight container to enjoy their magic for days—though they won’t last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 36 pieces Hershey’s Hugs candies
- 0.25 cup Coarse sugar or sanding sugar (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
If desired, scoop approximately 1-inch balls of dough and roll them in coarse sugar or sanding sugar for an extra decorative texture.
Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. Do not overbake as they will firm up as they cool.
While the cookies are baking, unwrap the Hershey’s Hugs candies and set them aside.
Once the cookies come out of the oven, immediately press one Hershey’s Hug gently into the center of each cookie. The heat from the cookies will soften the Hug slightly, so avoid touching it.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help the Hug set properly.
Serve and enjoy, or store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.3 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.4 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 2825 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 730.6 g | 266% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 492.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.7 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1048 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
