These peppermint chocolate thumbprint cookies are soft, fudgy, and topped with a delicious peppermint kiss! They’re made with just four ingredients and going to be your new favorite Christmas cookie!
Use a medium cookie scoop to measure out the dough then roll into a smooth ball with your hands.
Roll the balls in granulated sugar until well coated then place the cookies on baking sheet 2" apart.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, edges should be set. Remove from oven and then press a peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie.
24 Hershey's peppermint kisses
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Let the kisses soften for 2-3 minutes then you can use your finger or a toothpick to gently swirl the kiss on top of the cookie or you can leave them whole and let them cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. These cookies will stay good for up to 2 days in an airtight container at room temperature, after that, they will still be soft, but will be more crumbly than chewy.Change it up. Any flavor Hershey’s kiss can be used instead of peppermint if you want something for other occasions.