Gingerbread Kiss Cookies
These Gingerbread Kiss Cookies blend the warm spices of the season with rich molasses and a sweet surprise in the center. Each soft and chewy molasses cookie is rolled in sparkling sanding sugar and topped with a melty Hershey’s Hugs chocolate, creating a festive treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With hints of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, the flavor is deep and cozy—perfect for winter celebrations, cookie exchanges, or a holiday baking night.
The dough is easy to prepare and comes together in just a few steps. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and develop a chewy texture, while the final kiss press adds a playful and irresistible finish. These cookies bake quickly and store well, making them ideal for gifting or enjoying over several days with a warm mug of cocoa.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¾ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons molasses (additional)
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 30 Hershey’s Hugs kisses, unwrapped
- Sanding sugar, for coating the cookie dough balls
