Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons milk
Topping
- 1 bag Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Chocolate Kisses
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking your cookies.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until they are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined without overworking the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, divide the dough into evenly sized portions. Roll each portion into a ball with your hands.
- Add Sprinkles (Optional): If desired, roll each dough ball lightly in sprinkles to coat for a decorative touch before baking.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Press Chocolate Kiss: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one Hershey’s Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Chocolate Kiss into the center of each cookie so it slightly melts and adheres.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store: Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and softness.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Room temperature egg helps the ingredients incorporate smoothly.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to avoid tough cookies.
- If sprinkles are added, use only a light coating so they don’t overwhelm the cookie texture.
- Press the chocolate kiss right out of the oven while cookies are hot for the best melting effect.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American