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Peppermint sugar cookies topped with a delicious Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss. They are one of our favorite Christmas cookies of all time!

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These Candy Cane Kiss Cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! They’re made with Hershey kisses, candy canes, a peppermint sugar cookie base and tons of holiday cheer. Plus, they’re easy enough for kids to make and delicious enough for everyone in the family to enjoy. Perfect for your holiday dessert tray or Christmas Cookie Exchange!

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Table of Contents

  1. Hershey Candy Cane Kisses Cookies
  2. Ingredients for Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
  3. How to Make Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
  4. How to Store Blossom Cookies
  5. More Holiday Cookie Recipes
  6. Candy Cane Kiss Cookies Recipe

Hershey Candy Cane Kisses Cookies

If you think Christmas couldn’t get any sweeter, you haven’t tried candy cane kiss cookies yet!

These festive treats are an easy and delicious way to add some holiday cheer to your baking. Not only do they look amazing when served, but their sweet peppermint flavor will also have you wanting more after just one bite.

Now, if you are under the impression that Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses can’t possibly get any better than they already are, I’m here to tell you they can.

When they are placed on top of yummy, soft, candy cane-filled peppermint cookies, they are so much better. This cookie recipe totally enhances the traditional blossom cookie!

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Ingredients for Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

  • Unsalted butter
  • White sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Peppermint extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Milk
  • Crushed candy canes – you can throw them in a food processor or put them in a ziplock and crush them up!
  • Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses
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Additions & Substitutions

  • Candy canes: If you don’t want the added crunch of the candy canes, you can leave them out of your cookies (either the whole batch or a half of the batch) and just add the kiss to the top of each one.
  • Gel color: For a fun, decorative twist on these cookies, you can add in red or green gel coloring to all or part of the cookie dough!
  • Sprinkles: You can also add sprinkles to the top of your cookies for even more fun decoration. Just roll them in the sprinkles before baking!

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How to Make Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
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  3. Separately, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
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  4. Add flour mixture, milk, and candy canes to the wet ingredients and mix.
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  5. Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon size cookies and roll into smooth dough balls.
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  6. Roll each cookie dough ball in the remaining ¼ cup sugar to coat the outside.
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  7. Place the dough balls onto the cookie sheets and place it in the refrigerator, laying flat, for 2 hours to chill the cookie dough balls prior to baking.
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  8. While your dough balls are chilling, preheat your oven to 375* F.
  9. Bake cookies for 10 minutes or until the center is set.
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  10. Cool for 5 minutes then press an unwrapped Kiss in the center of each cookie.
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How to Store Blossom Cookies

Store cookies at room temperature in a sealed food storage container for 5-7 days. You can also store them in the fridge if preferred. Personally, I think these are delicious when they are cold! These cookies also freeze well. Simply place them into a freezer bag and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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What if I cannot find Hershey’s candy cane kisses

You can really use any type of Hershey Kiss. A plain chocolate Hershey Kiss will be delicious as will pretty much any flavor out there.

Can these cookies be frozen?

Yes, these cookies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to a month. These are great if you are trying to get ahead for your Christmas baking!

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Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

Author — Jennifer Fishkind

Serves — 28

Peppermint sugar cookies topped with a delicious Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss. They are one of our favorite Christmas cookies of all time!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • cup white sugar divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp milk
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes
  • 28 Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses

Instructions

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

  • Cream together, with a handheld mixer on medium-low speed, the butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy (1-2 minutes).

  • Then add the egg, vanilla and peppermint extract and mix for another 1 minute.

  • In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.

  • Add flour mixture, milk and candy canes to the wet ingredients and beat just until mixed (about 30 seconds).

  • Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon size cookies then use hands to roll each into a ball to smooth edges.

  • Roll each cookie dough ball in the remaining ¼ cup sugar to coat the outside.

  • Place the dough balls onto the cookie sheets about 2 inches apart and then place the cookie sheets into the refrigerator, laying flat, for 2 hours to chill the cookie dough balls prior to baking.

  • While your dough balls are chilling, preheat your oven to 375* F.

  • Bake your cookies for 10 minutes or until the center is set.

  • Cool for 5 minutes then press an unwrapped Kiss in the center of each cookie.

Jenn’s Notes

Store leftovers (at room temperature) in a sealed food storage container for 5-7days.

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Nutrition Info

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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These candy cane kisses are the perfect soft, minty Christmas cookie. The sugar cookie is moist and crumbly, while the candy cane pieces give a minty crunch. Topped off with the Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss, these cookies are so scrumptious. Everyone will love them at your Christmas gatherings!

Post Updated – Originally posted November 8, 2020

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FAQs

What are candy cane kisses? ›

This holiday season, savor small flavor moments with HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored Mint Candies. With red stripes and candy bits, each treat comes wrapped in delightful candy cane-print foil. Bring the family together for festive baking or fill your candy dishes.

What are Christmas cookies made of? ›

Flour: These classic Christmas cookies start with all-purpose flour. Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it makes the cookies rise. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won't make the cookies taste salty. Sugar and margarine: White sugar is beaten with margarine.

What is a candy kiss? ›

a kiss that consists of a conical bite-sized piece of chocolate. Scotch kiss. butterscotch candy kiss. type of: candy, confect.

How many Hershey kisses are in a bag? ›

A: The picture of the 'nutritional' value says there are 9 pieces per serving and about 28 servings per bag. So multiplying 9 by 28 gives you about 252 pieces / kisses per bag.

What is the tradition of the candy cane at Christmas? ›

A common story of the origin of candy canes says that in 1670, in Cologne, Germany, the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral, wishing to remedy the noise caused by children in his church during the Living Crèche tradition of Christmas Eve, asked a local candy maker for some "sugar sticks" for them.

Is candy cane a Christmas symbol? ›

Legend goes that a candy maker from Indiana was trying to make a candy that would help everyone remember what Christmas is all about. He hit upon the idea for a candy cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus. His creation began with a pure white hard candy.

What is the number 1 Christmas cookie? ›

#1 Iced Sugar Cookie

The Iced Sugar Cookie takes the top spot, stealing the show as the most favorite Christmas cookie with classic sweetness and festive decorations. Simple, delicious, and a canvas for creativity- it's the “go-to” for holiday bakers.

What was the first Christmas cookie? ›

History. Modern Christmas cookies can trace their history to recipes from Medieval Europe biscuits, when many modern ingredients such as cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, almonds and dried fruit were introduced into the west.

How far ahead can you make cookies for Christmas? ›

You'll find that most of your favorite Christmas cookie recipes can be made anywhere from a month to six months before the 25th of December. (Consult this handy how-to guide to the matter.) Generally, most recipes will be best if baked and then frozen.

What does M&M stand for? ›

M&M stands for Mars and Murrie - named after Forrest E. Mars Sr. – the founder of Mars – and Bruce Murrie, the son of Hershey Chocolate's president William F. R. Murrie. The story behind how M&Ms came to be, begins after Mars had a fall-out with his father and travelled to Europe.

Why are they called kisses? ›

One story has it that the machines that extrude the KISSES Chocolates make a sound like a kiss.

How long do candy kisses last? ›

Most confectionery products are at their best flavor for one year after manufacture. Ingredients such as nuts will shorten the shelf life. Products kept beyond recommended "best before" date may have flavor loss or texture changes.

Can you melt Hershey Kisses? ›

Simply pull off their foil wrappers, pop them in a heat-safe bowl, and use either your microwave or a double boiler to melt them down to a smooth consistency.

How many Hershey Kisses flavors are there? ›

What are the flavors of Hershey Kisses? Throughout the decades, there have been many flavors of Hershey's Kisses. As of 2023, there are 15 flavors available on the shelves right now including Chocolate Dipped Strawberry, Lava Cake Dark Chocolate and more.

How many Hershey Kisses can fit in a 128 oz jar? ›

Expert-Verified Answer

Based on the estimates of a mason jar volume of 3,785 cubic centimeters and a Hershey's kiss volume of 1.5 cubic centimeters, approximately 2,523 Hershey's kisses would fit in the jar.

What does the candy cane stand for? ›

Cane: Is like the staff used by the shepherds in caring for sheep. Jesus is our “Good Shepherd.” The Color Red: Is for God's love that sent Jesus to give his life for us on the cross. The Stripes: Remind us of Jesus' suffering-his crown of thorns, the wounds in his hands and feet; and the cross on which he died.

What's the difference between kisses and hugs candy? ›

HERSHEY'S HUGS candies are a delectable combination featuring HERSHEY'S milk chocolate hugged by sweet white creme, and HERSHEY'S KISSES candies are the classic milk chocolate treats you already know and love.

What does an upside down candy cane mean? ›

The Letter J for Jesus: Not only was the candy cane in the shape of a staff, but when held upside down, it formed a “J,” which stood for Jesus. He is A Rock: The candy maker chose hard candy for the candy cane, which was done to remind children that Jesus was our “rock,” dependable and strong.

What does a broken candy cane mean? ›

Broken For Us: Of course, when the candy cane is eaten, it is often broken, which the candy maker meant as a reminder that when Jesus was crucified, his body was broken (I Cor. 11:24).

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