Mint Julep Kisses Cookies
Brighten up your cookie tray with these delightful Mint Julep Kisses Cookies, a festive treat bursting with peppermint flavor and a pop of vibrant green color! Perfect for holidays or special gatherings, these soft sugar cookies are infused with a hint of peppermint extract, tinted to a playful minty hue, and crowned with a creamy Hershey's Kiss pressed into the warm dough. Featuring simple ingredients like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and a dash of green food coloring, these cookies are easy to whip up in just 30 minutes from start to finish. Whether dusted with powdered sugar for extra sweetness or served as-is, these charming peppermint cookies are a surefire crowd-pleaser. Ideal for St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, or anytime you crave a decadent mint-chocolate treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 8 drops green food coloring
- 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses (unwrapped)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until a dough forms.
Add the green food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored. Adjust the number of drops for the desired shade of green.
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out 1-inch balls of dough and roll them between your palms to make them smooth. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. Remove from the oven.
Immediately press an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie while they are still warm. The cookies may crack slightly, which is normal.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a decorative touch before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.6 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.0 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.1 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 290.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 676 mg | 14% | |
*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.
