The Hershey’s Kiss itself adds a lot of peppermint flavor to the cookie, but I still like to use a touch of peppermint extract in the cookie dough itself. Peppermint extract can be overpowering, so I use a combination of vanilla and a touch of peppermint. If you prefer a stronger flavor, swap out more of the vanilla extract for peppermint.
Hershey Kiss Christmas cookies can be peppermint for the holidays or chocolate and thumbprint sugar cookies. An easy recipe kids love. 1 c butter unsalted, room temp. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat the butter and medium speed for 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides.
Peppermint Sugar Cookies - literally Santa's favorite cookie!! Preheat your oven to 350°F. Remove all of the wrappers from kisses, and set aside. In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix until well blended. In another bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
These soft chocolatey Hershey’s Peppermint Cookies are baked and then topped with a peppermint kiss as soon as they come out of the oven. Once softened, the kiss is swirled to cover the top of the cookie and then drizzled with melted chocolate.