Peppermint Kiss Cookiesare soft and chewy with the perfect amount of peppermint goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Servings 24cookies
Ingredients
17.5ouncesugar cookie mixjust use the dry mix, do not follow the instructions on the package
1/2cupsalted buttersoftened
7 tablespoonsall purpose flourthis is 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons
1/4cupsour cream
1large egg
1/2teaspoonpeppermint extract
24Hershey's Candy Cane Kissesunwrapped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer, mix the sugar cookie mix, salted butter, flour, sour cream, egg, and peppermint extract together until fully combined.
Use a 1-inch cookie scoop (1 Tablespoon) to drop cookie dough balls on the prepared sheet pan, leaving 1 inch between each cookie.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
Quickly remove from the oven and press one peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie while the cookie is still warm.
Let cool for at least five minutes before plating and serving either warm or cold.
Notes
Storage - You can store these cookies on the countertop for 2-3 days if covered tightly. Otherwise, you can store them in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. If you individually wrap these cookies, you can set them in the freezer for 3-4 months.