Get ready to melt hearts and tantalize taste buds with these decadent Valentine Thumbprint Kiss Cookies - the ultimate romantic treat that's about to become your new dessert obsession! Imagine a buttery, soft cookie with a perfect chocolate kiss nestled in its center, dusted with a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar. These aren't just cookies; they're edible love letters that will make your Valentine's Day (or any day) instantly sweeter and more magical.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 24 chocolate kisses
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Using your thumb or the back of a small measuring spoon, create a gentle indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies have cooled and the chocolate kisses have set, dust the edges with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Tips
- • Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture • Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before forming balls if it feels too soft • Use a measuring spoon or the back of a small teaspoon to create uniform cookie indentations • Press chocolate kisses into cookies immediately after baking while they're still warm • Let cookies cool completely before storing to prevent chocolate from smearing • For a festive touch, use heart-shaped chocolate kisses or color-coordinate with Valentine's themes • Store cookies in a single layer with parchment between to maintain their beautiful appearance
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 160kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
