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Chocolate Kiss Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Chocolate Kiss Crinkle Cookies are a decadent treat combining the rich, fudgy base of brownie mix with a luscious cream cheese twist. Rolled in powdered sugar for a classic crinkle effect and crowned with a Hershey’s Kiss, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of chewy texture and intense chocolate flavor, ideal for holiday baking or anytime you’re craving a gourmet chocolate cookie.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 box brownie mix (18–20 oz), preferably Ghirardelli dark chocolate mix
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 grams)
  • 1 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ tsp espresso powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs

Coating & Topping

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 24 Hershey’s Kisses, any flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, flour, softened cream cheese, espresso powder, melted butter, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until you get a smooth, thick dough. The cream cheese adds moisture and a slight tang, making these cookies extra rich.
  3. Chill Dough (Optional): Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to handle. This step helps the dough firm up and makes rolling easier.
  4. Form Cookies: Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all dough is portioned.
  5. Coat in Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar, ensuring they’re well coated for that signature crinkle appearance after baking.
  6. Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and cracks form on the surface.
  7. Add Hershey’s Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a Hershey’s Kiss gently into the center of each cookie. The residual heat will slightly soften the chocolate in the kiss.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results use a high-quality dark chocolate brownie mix to intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • Espresso powder enhances the chocolate taste but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before shaping.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to keep them soft and fresh.
  • These cookies can also be made gluten-free by substituting the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend.

Keywords: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Hershey Kiss Cookies, Brownie Mix Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Easy Chocolate Cookies, Espresso Chocolate Cookies

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