History and Origin of Kiss Cookies
Kiss Cookies are a delicious treat with roots in the baking traditions of the United States, though they have also become popular in Latin America under different names and variations. Originally, these cookies emerged as a creative way to combine the crunchy texture of baked dough with a sweet and creamy chocolate center.
In countries like Mexico and Argentina, Kiss Cookies may also be known as "filled cookies" or simply "chocolate kisses," while in other regions they are often associated with traditional chocolate chip cookies, though with a different preparation that involves shaping them to envelop the chocolate inside.
This sweet treat is especially enjoyed during celebrations and special occasions, being a favorite among both children and adults for its balanced flavor of butter, vanilla, and the irresistible Hershey's Kiss in its center.
How to Make Kiss Cookies
Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Vanilla, Flour, Hershey's Kisses, Powdered Sugar.
Cream the butter and sugar, beating well until smooth and homogeneous.
Add the vanilla and flour, and mix everything very well to combine the ingredients.
Refrigerate the dough for one hour so it firms up and is easier to handle.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) so it's ready when it's time to bake the cookies.
Take a piece of dough with your hands.
Make a ball with your palms and then flatten it, making sure the dough isn't too thick.
Place a chocolate kiss in the center of the flattened dough.
Lift the dough around the kiss, shaping it to cover it completely and prevent it from leaking out during baking.
Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving one inch of space between each one.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until they just begin to turn golden at the edges.
Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar to give them a sweet and delicate coating.
