White Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

Why You'll Love This Recipe

There is so much to love about these cheerful little cookies. They are sweet, soft, colorful, and full of holiday flavor. They're exactly the kind of treat that disappears from the cookie tray in minutes.

Simple ingredients - Nothing fancy is needed. Just basic pantry staples mixed with pudding mix, sprinkles, and peppermint kisses.

Easy to make - You only need to mix, shape, roll, and bake. This is a great cookie for beginners or anyone short on time.

Soft and chewy - The white chocolate pudding mix tenderizes the dough so the cookies bake up with a moist, cake-like texture.

Cool peppermint flavor - Each cookie gets just the right amount of cool, minty flavor from the peppermint kiss pressed into the center.

Rich white chocolate flavor - The white chocolate pudding mix and white chocolate chips give these cookies plenty of creamy sweetness.

Festive cookies - Covered in colorful sprinkles and topped with candy cane kisses, these cookies pop with holiday cheer.

Perfect for Christmas - They belong on every holiday dessert table and make great homemade gifts or cookie exchange treats.

Ingredients and Their Part in the Cookies

Each ingredient brings something special to these peppermint kiss blossom cookies. Here's what you'll need:

• Flour - Forms the main structure of the dough.
• White chocolate pudding mix - Adds flavor and keeps the cookies soft and tender.
• Baking soda - Helps the cookies rise and stay light.
• Butter - Gives richness and helps create a soft crumb.
• Brown sugar - Adds moisture and a deeper sweetness.
• Granulated sugar - Helps the cookies brown and adds crisp edges.
• Eggs - Bind the dough and give structure.
• Vanilla extract - Enhances the white chocolate flavor.
• White chocolate chips - Add bursts of creamy white chocolate throughout the cookies.
• Sprinkles - Create a bright, festive coating.
• Peppermint kisses - Add cool peppermint flavor and create the classic blossom cookie look.

How to Make Peppermint Kiss Cookies

These cookies are simple and fun to make, and the results are pure holiday magic. Here's what to do:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, white chocolate pudding mix, and baking soda.
2. In an electric mixer, combine butter and both sugars.
3. Cream for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Cream until well mixed then add dry ingredients.
5. Continue to mix until incorporated. Add white chocolate chips.
6. Stir to distribute evenly.

7. Pour sprinkles onto a flat plate. Roll small scoops of dough into 1" balls then roll in sprinkles.
8. Place on a parchment covered cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and gently press a peppermint kiss into each cookie while they are still warm. Do not press too hard as you don't want the cookies to crack.

Recipe Tips for Success

Baking these cookies is already simple, but a few helpful tips will make them turn out soft, chewy, and perfectly pepperminty every single time.

• Unwrap the kisses ahead of time so you can press them into the cookies quickly.
• Use room temperature butter for the best texture.
• Roll the dough generously in sprinkles for the prettiest holiday look.
• Press the peppermint kiss in gently. Pushing too far will cause the cookie to crack.
• Do not over-bake. The cookies should look slightly soft when removed from the oven.
• Let the cookies cool completely before stacking or storing so the kisses do not melt or smear.

Recipe Variations to Make Them Your Own

These cookies are delicious as written, but you can easily switch up the flavors or textures to create fun new versions for any holiday celebration.

• Extra peppermint - Add up to ½ teaspoon peppermint extract to the dough.
• Sugar-coated - Roll cookies in white sanding sugar or red and green sugar instead of sprinkles.
• Chocolate version - Use chocolate pudding mix and chocolate chips for a double chocolate peppermint cookie.
• Holiday Kisses options - Try Snickerdoodle Kisses, Sugar Cookie Kisses, or any seasonal Hershey's Kiss flavor.

How to store and freeze

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They stay soft and chewy the entire time.

To freeze, place the cookies on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 to 2 hours until solid. Transfer them to a freezer bag or an airtight container. They will keep for up to 4 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

More Recipes for Peppermint Cookies

If you love the cool, sweet flavor of peppermint in your holiday treats, here are more delicious cookies to add to your baking list.

Chocolate Peppermint Chip Cookies are soft, fudgy cookies with bursts of peppermint chips.

Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies are rich chocolate cookies filled with fluffy peppermint cream.

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are extra chocolatey with a refreshing mint twist.

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive spin on classic chocolate chip cookies.

Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies are fun spiral cookies with bright holiday colors.

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