Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 48 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or sprinkles for rolling (optional)

Instruction

  • Mix sugars and butter with a hand mixer on medium until light and fluffy. Add egg, yolk and vanilla, mix well.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Add dry mixture a little bit at a time to the butter mixture until well combined. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Divide into 48 balls, about ¾". Roll in sugar if using and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and cool 2-3 minutes. Press a kiss into the center of each cookie and remove it to a cooling rack.
  • Cool completely.