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Gingerbread Sprinkle “Kiss” Cookies

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Gingerbread sprinkle ‘kiss’ cookies are soft, spiced holiday treats rolled in festive sprinkles and topped with a chocolate kiss. They’re perfect for Christmas cookie platters, parties, or cozy baking days at home.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30–35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (nonpareils or sanding sugar)
  • 24 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in holiday sprinkles.
  7. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
  10. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use unsulphured molasses for the best flavor; avoid blackstrap.
  • To keep cookies soft, store with a piece of bread in the container.
  • Try white chocolate or peppermint kisses for a fun variation.
  • Cookies can be frozen before adding the kiss and finished after thawing.

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