{"id":47662,"date":"2025-12-05T11:34:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T06:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=47662"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T06:05:00","slug":"gingerbread-kiss-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/gingerbread-kiss-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Gingerbread Kiss Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These gingerbread kiss cookies<\/strong> are soft, gently spiced, and topped with Hershey's kiss chocolates. Easy, festive, and always a hit with everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These cookies are a delicious fusion of peanut butter blossoms<\/a> and chocolate ginger cookies<\/a>! They are a great addition to your holiday cookie<\/a> collection, and are perfect for gifting or just as a cozy tea time treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love gingerbread flavor? Then you must try my gingerbread mug cake<\/a>, gingerbread madeleines<\/a>, gingerbread crinkle cookies<\/a>, and mocha gingerbread biscotti<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 These cookies have the classic gingerbread flavor. Warm spices, soft and chewy texture that everyone loves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 The chocolate kiss on top makes them irresistibly cute and festive in an instant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 The dough is simple to make and can be prepped ahead of time. Refrigerate it for 1 day or freeze it for a month. Just what's needed to make holiday baking smoother and stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 They store well and are great for gifting and parties. They are also wonderful with a quiet cup of tea or coffee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Flour:<\/strong> Use all-purpose flour for these gingerbread cookies with kisses. It gives a soft, light, and tender crumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butter:<\/strong> This makes the gingerbread kisses cookies rich and flavorful. I used softened salted butter. Unsalted butter works well, too, but please add 1\/4 teaspoon of salt to the dry ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar:<\/strong> Brown sugar in the cookie dough makes these cookies soft and chewy. Granulated sugar is used for rolling the cookie dough before baking. This makes the gingerbread blossom cookies sparkly and gives a little crunchy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honey:<\/strong> Traditionally, molasses is used to make gingerbread cookies as it adds a lot of flavor and makes them chewy. I didn't have any, so I used honey instead, and it worked beautifully! You can also substitute with maple syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gingerbread spices:<\/strong> A mix of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg adds a ton of warm, spicy flavor to the cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vanilla extract:<\/strong> Use store-bought or homemade vanilla extract<\/a> to round up the flavors nicely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hershey's kisses:<\/strong> Make sure you keep them unwrapped and handy to place on top of the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven. I used milk chocolate; feel free to use any flavor you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Gingerbread Kiss Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1:<\/strong> Combine flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> In another bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add honey, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat again until well combined. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Add flour to the bowl and mix well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> Mix until a soft dough is formed. Transfer to the fridge for 10-15 minutes if the dough is too soft. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if the dough feels dry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Using a 1-inch cookie scoop or 2 spoons, scoop out the dough and roll into balls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 6:<\/strong> Roll each cookie dough ball in sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 7:<\/strong> Bake for 8-10 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 8:<\/strong> As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press a Hershey's kiss on top of each cookie, pushing it in slightly. Allow the cookies to cool completely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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