Introduction

These Chocolate Mint Truffle Kiss Cookies are a delightful blend of rich cocoa and refreshing peppermint. Each cookie is topped with a melt-in-your-mouth mint Hershey Kiss, making them a perfect treat for chocolate and mint lovers alike.

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Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup Imperial margarine, room temperature
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (do NOT use regular mint)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
About 60 unwrapped mint Hershey Kisses (or 30 if using a medium cookie scoop)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Avoid silicone mats as they can cause spreading.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3: In a separate mixer bowl, cream the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and margarine together for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
Step 4: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 6: Pour the additional 1/2 cup granulated sugar into a small bowl. Using a small 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough and immediately roll each ball in the sugar until well coated.
Step 7: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
Step 8: Bake for 8–9 minutes at 375°F. While the cookies bake, unwrap the mint Hershey Kisses.
Step 9: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press an unwrapped Kiss into the center of each cookie.
Step 10: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring them gently to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

Use peppermint extract specifically, as regular mint extract can taste overpowering or artificial.
For larger cookies, use a medium cookie scoop and adjust baking time accordingly.
If you want a softer cookie, slightly underbake them and allow residual heat to finish the cooking.
Try rolling the dough balls in colored sugar for a festive touch during holidays.
For a richer flavor, consider using butter instead of margarine.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep the kisses from melting or sticking, layer cookies with parchment paper. Reheat gently in a microwave for 5–10 seconds if you want the chocolate soft again.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of several chocolate crinkle cookies covered in granulated sugar, stacked on top of each other on a white marbled surface. Each cookie has a soft and cracked texture, with a shiny, dark chocolate kiss placed in the center. One cookie is broken and held above the others by a woman's hand, showing a green mint filling inside the glossy chocolate kiss. The background is blurred with hints of red color. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I substitute butter for margarine?

Yes, you can use an equal amount of butter instead of margarine. Butter will add a richer flavor but may slightly affect the texture.

Why should I not use regular mint extract?

Regular mint extract often has a stronger or artificial flavor that can overpower the chocolate. Peppermint extract provides a cleaner, brighter mint note that’s perfect for these cookies.