Gingerbread Kiss Cookies

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Jill Mills Updated: Jan 12, 2022
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Gingerbread Kiss Cookies combine your favorite chewy cookies with striped chocolate kisses for a fun twist on a classic. Make these delicious cookies and add to your holiday cookie exchange this year.

If you enjoy these cookies then I know you will love my Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake.  It is a great classic gingerbread dessert that pleases even picky eaters.
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Just loved this cookie with just that little bit of crunch and what a presentation to any platter for the Holidays!
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Up close picture of gingerbread kiss cookies on a wooden cutting board

Gingerbread Kiss Cookies

If you love gingerbread, I have the perfect cookie. I love gingerbread and I try to make it all winter long. This year I have been on a gingerbread kick and I have made a lot of different gingerbread favorites. These gingerbread kiss cookies are perfection.

Overhead picture of a platter of gingerbread kiss cookies

Where Can I Find Sanding Sugar?

If you want to buy sanding sugar you can find it in many craft stores that have a cake decorating area. You can also find it in a lot of grocery stores in the baking aisle. It is usually located with the sprinkles.

Can I Use Regular Chocolate Kisses Instead?

The great thing about these cookies is you can use any type of kisses. I love the beautiful look of the white striped kisses against the dark cookie,s but you can use whatever type of kisses you like, including the plain regular chocolate kisses.

Easy gingerbread kiss cookie on a cutting board with sugar sprinkles

Ingredients you will need

  • Unsalted sweet cream butter
  • Light brown sugar
  • Molasses
  • Egg
  • Flour
  • Ground ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Allspice
  • Kosher salt
  • Baking soda
  • Vanilla extract
  • White Sanding Sugar
  • Chocolate stripped Hersey Kisses

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How to Make Gingerbread Kiss Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line baking sheets with parchment paper then set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together your flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking soda, and salt.

Using another bowl or stand mixer, beat together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.  Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.

Now, you will add in the dry ingredients gradually until the dough forms.

Pour your sanding sugar into a bowl, and form small balls of cookie dough then roll them in the sanding sugar.

Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, then bake for 8-10 minutes.

Pull from the oven and allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes before adding a Hershey’s kiss into the center.

Allow them to cool completely before serving.

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5 from 133 votes

Gingerbread Kiss Cookies

Gingerbread Kiss Cookies combine your favorite chewy cookies with striped chocolate kisses for a fun twist on a classic. Make these delicious cookies and add to your holiday cookie exchange this year.
Servings: 24
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
  • In a large bowl, mix together your flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking soda, and salt. 
  • Using another bowl or stand mixer, beat together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.  Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. 
  • Now, you will add in the dry ingredients gradually until the dough forms. 
  • Pour your sanding sugar into a bowl, and form small balls of cookie dough then roll them in the sanding sugar. 
  • Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, then bake for 8-10 minutes.  
  • Pull from the oven and allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes before adding a Hershey's kiss into the center.
  • Allow them to cool completely before serving.  

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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61 comments on “Gingerbread Kiss Cookies”

  4. Liz

    5 stars
    This year will be my 3rd year making them. I’m totally not a baker but these are so easy and look so cute. Wanted you to know.

    Reply
      1. Jill

        Hi Tammy. Turbinado would work but may be a little overwhelming if applied in the same manner. The sanding sugar will have a more subtle texture and flavor.

  7. Cindylou

    4 stars
    Delicious. First time with this recipe
    But why are mine very light in color
    Picture looks like they are chocolate

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  8. Dottie

    These look fabulous. My neighbors bake cookies and deliver to our local air force base. How long will they stay fresh?

    Reply
    1. Jill

      Hi Dottie. It’s best to keep them in an airtight container and they will stay fresh for a week or more.

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