These Chocolate Kiss Cookies use Hershey’s Sugar Cookie Kisses — a white creme with sugar cookie pieces — for a festive, irresistible twist. The combination of a rich chocolate cake-mix cookie rolled in granulated sugar and topped with a Sugar Cookie Kiss creates a soft, slightly fudgy center and a sparkly exterior that’s perfect for holiday baking.
If you haven’t tried Hershey’s Sugar Cookie Kisses yet, pick up a couple of bags: one to snack on and one to bake with. Their white creme and sugar cookie pieces pair wonderfully with chocolate, and the small red-and-white details make these cookies especially festive.
There are many things to love about these cookies. The chocolate base balances the sweet sugar-cookie-flavored Kiss, and rolling the dough in granulated sugar gives each cookie a delightful sparkle and slight crunch. The Kiss adds extra texture from the cookie pieces in the center.
Because the dough starts with a boxed chocolate cake mix, the recipe is quick and simple. The baked cookie has an almost brownie-like softness in the middle, which makes these a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat. If you enjoy cake-mix cookie shortcuts, this recipe fits right into an easy baking lineup.
At my house these Chocolate Sugar Cookie Kiss Cookies vanished in less than a day. They’re easy to make in batches for gatherings, cookie exchanges, or last-minute holiday baking.
How to make Chocolate Kiss Cookies with a Cake Mix
- Make the dough: In a medium bowl combine 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix, 2 large eggs and 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter). Mix until smooth and no lumps remain. A handheld mixer speeds this up, but you can mix by hand.
- Scoop and roll: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) form mounds of dough. Roll each mound in 1/3 cup granulated sugar to coat, keeping the rounded shape from the scoop. Place the sugar-coated dough on a silicone mat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 9–11 minutes, until the cookies are set and start to crack. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
- Prep the Kisses: While the cookies bake, unwrap 24 Sugar Cookie Hershey’s Kisses so they’re ready to top the warm cookies.
- Top and cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5–10 minutes. Gently press one unwrapped Sugar Cookie Kiss into the center of each cookie. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet so the Kiss can set and keep its shape.
- Serve: Once cooled and set, the cookies are ready to enjoy.
These cookies are ideal for Christmas and other holiday occasions because they’re simple, fast, and impressive. If you need a last-minute cookie that looks and tastes special, these fit the bill.
Could you use other kinds of Hershey’s Kisses on these Cookies?
Yes — many Kiss flavors work well. Chocolate pairs nicely with a range of fillings, and seasonal Kiss varieties can make these cookies even more festive. Try:
- Holiday Hot Cocoa Kisses
- Mint Truffle Kisses
- Cherry Cordial Creme Kisses for a fruitier note
- Holiday Candy Cane Kisses
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Chocolate Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix (13.25 ounces)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 24 Sugar Cookie Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix cake mix, eggs and oil until smooth. A handheld mixer works well.
- Scoop dough with a medium cookie scoop (or use 1 1/2 tablespoons), then roll each mound in granulated sugar and place on a silicone mat or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake 9–11 minutes or until the cookies are set and beginning to crack. Avoid overbaking.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes. Press one unwrapped Sugar Cookie Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet so the Kiss can set and keep its shape before moving them.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation.
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