Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies
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Baking during the holiday season is one of my favorite traditions, and these chocolate peppermint kiss cookies are always on my list.
The rich chocolate dough and the burst of peppermint flavor from the Kiss are exactly what I crave during this time of year. They are so simple to make, which means more time to enjoy the holiday festivities, just like our Christmas Cream Cheese Mints.
Why I love this recipe
I love this recipe because it’s simple to make with just a few ingredients, perfect for busy holiday schedules. These cake mix cookies are always a hit at holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or even as thoughtful homemade gifts.
Also, the peppermint kiss topping adds a festive, playful touch that makes them stand out on any dessert table. They are also great to bake with kids since the steps are easy, fun, and mess-free.
Ingredients
- chocolate cake mix
- softened butter
- egg
- peppermint kiss-shaped chocolates
Step by step
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the ingredients until a soft dough forms. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake: Place the rolled dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Add Hershey Kisses: While the cookies are baking, unwrap the foil from the peppermint kiss-shaped chocolates.As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, carefully press one peppermint kiss-shaped chocolate into the center of each cookie. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Tips for Best Results
- Use room-temperature butter for a perfectly soft dough.
- Don’t overbake; the cookies should look slightly underdone when you pull them out.
- Chill the dough for a few minutes if it’s too sticky to handle.
- Gently press the peppermint candy into the cookie to avoid breaking it.
- Let the cookies cool fully so the chocolate kiss sets properly.
Variations
To add some variety, try swapping the peppermint kisses with caramel or dark chocolate ones for a different flavor.
You can also coat the cookie dough balls in sugar or crushed candy canes before baking to give them a festive look and a bit of crunch. If you’re a chocolate fan, consider stirring in mini chocolate chips for extra richness.
Serving suggestions
Nothing beats dunking these cookies in a warm mug of peppermint hot chocolate. It’s pure holiday happiness!
Of course, a glass of cold milk is always the perfect partner for these sweet little bites! If you want to make someone’s day special, pack them in a decorative tin alongside almond snowball cookies, and you’ve got the ultimate homemade gift.
Storage
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
If you want to make them ahead, the dough can be rolled into balls and frozen. Just bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the bake time.
If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
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Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Description
My Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies are ready in 15 minutes with just four ingredients. They are rich, chocolaty, and perfect for holiday swaps or gifts!
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz. chocolate cake mix, I used triple chocolate fudge!
- 1/2 cup of butter, or 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 egg
- peppermint Hershey kiss chocolates
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, butter, and egg until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the rolled dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- While the cookies are baked, unwrap the foil from the peppermint kiss-shaped chocolates.
- As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, carefully press one peppermint kiss-shaped chocolate into the center of each cookie.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack then transfer the cooled cookies to an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 11.1 g
- Sodium: 172.3 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 18.6 mg
These are ADORABLE! I didn’t realize that you could make cookies that easily… lol! Now I have NO excuse. 🙂
Pinning now! XO
I love anything mint! This is such a great creation with cake mix and hershey kisses! #foodiefridiy
Whoever figured out how to make cookies from cake mix is my hero. Putting peppermint with them just makes it better.
Love those Reynolds baking sheets-had no idea I could buy them already pre-measured & cut to the perfect size! Can’t wait to make these cookies with my little ones next door!! Thanks for sharing!!
how many cookies does the peppermint cookie recipe make?
Hi Nitza – it will vary depending on the size of the cookie, but I can normally get at least 24 – 30 cookies from one cake mix! Thanks so much for stopping by Shaken Together!
Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
Hi Amanda – unsalted butter 🙂
How long does it take for the candy kisses to solidify after you place them on the cookie?
As soon as they cool down Elissa
Perfect Christmas Party cookies! I froze the kissses and that seemed to help with melting kisses!
Do you need to add milk or peppermint creamer to this recipe? Does the added ingredients make them more moist ?
Thank you !
Libby