I loved the new Hershey’s Pumpkin Spice Kisses as a filling in my Candy Corn Macarons, so I thought it would be fun to use them in a cookie for 12 weeks of Christmas Cookies. Since pumpkin and chocolate is a match made in heaven, I decided to adapt the Chocolate Caramel Rolo Cookie recipe and hide a Pumpkin Spice Kiss inside instead of a Rolo.
I was really pleased with the results. The Pumpkin Spice Kisses are much softer than a regular Hershey’s Kiss and they melted inside the cookie very nicely, especially if you put the Kiss tip side down. I used King Arthur Flour Double-Dutch Cocoa which gives the cookies a gorgeous dark color and rich chocolate flavor.
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This is going to be a great addition to my cookie platters. I’m sure the Kiss will be an unexpected spicy, but sweet surprise.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour all purpose flour flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 48 Hershey's Pumpkin Spice Kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- In medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa and baking soda.
- In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; beat well. Add flour mixture; blend well. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Heat oven to 375°F. For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 tablespoon dough around 1 Hershey's Pumpkin Spice Kiss, covering completely.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. (I always bake cookies on parchment paper.)
- Bake at 375° for 7 to 10 minutes or until set and slightly cracked. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
Be sure and check out all of the scrumptious cookies the other 12 weeks of Christmas Cookies bakers baked up this week.
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Cakelaw
These look so good – so chocolatey and rich.
kathleen
These cookies look totally amazing. They are immediately going on my Christmas cookie to make list!!!
Tanvi
I love the name of your cookies…its got kiss 🙂 chocolate & pumkin looks like a deadly combo..I wonder how did u get each one of the perfect size and thickness..too good!
Barbara
Hi Tanvi. Thanks for the question. I always use a cookie scoop so it’s easier to get a perfect size cookie. With these cookies, I then divided the scoop in half, place the Kiss in the middle and put the top back on and molded it around the Kiss. I actually took a picture of the process, but didn’t post it. Maybe I’ll have to add an updated.
Bunny
Barbara they look fantastic. I have never tried pumpkin and chocolate together. What can I say I’m a late bloomer I guess. I need to try these!
amanda @ fake ginger
Oh my goodness. These look fantastic. I can only imagine how delicious they were! Mmm!
Amanda
Wow these look amazing, I bet they were fabulous!
take in paris
Delicious cookies, with special filling! Wow, I could almost feel the vibes of this 12 Week Christmas cookies event, so excited….
Sawadee from Bangkok,
Kris
rebecca
wow these cookies are amazing
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
I shouldn’t come here mum unless I have a cup of tea and a cookie in my hand! They look fantastic! 😀
Avril
So FUN! I just love how HK’s has come out with all these fun new flavors this year! LOVE the combo that you put together to make these cookies so yummy and unique. 🙂
Faith (An Edible Mosaic)
Oh my goodness, how have I not seen those kisses?! I’m definitely looking for them next time I’m at the store — the cookies look fantastic!
Sanjeeta kk
Chocolaty and crispy cookies!
Jamie
Pumpkin Spice Kisses? What? And using them to make cookies? Wow! So decadent! Love these, Barbara!
Cristie
What a fun idea. I really do need to look for those chips, I hope they are still available. How about another cookie exchange this holiday season?
Jamie
Your chocolate cookies are so deep, rich and chocolately looking. I love that there is a surprise inside. I have yet to try those pumpkin spice kisses. Another great looking cookie Barbara!
Bonnie
I’ve only ever made pumpkin chocolate chip cookies before. I love that you mixed this recipe up. They look wonderful and I bet they taste just as delicious.
elra
Perfect cookies for the season 🙂
Barbara
What a fun cookie, Barbara! I’m going to love trying them and then watching everyone’s face when they bite into one! A little secret inside!
Anna Johnston
Nice Barbara, very nice! I’m enjoying the Christmas cookie posts.
Katrina
What a great idea! I love all the new different Kisses they come out with. Have you seen the newest ones, Caramel Apple–they are pretty good. Taste just like biting into a caramel apple with chocolate on it. Your cookies look perfect.