Making Christmas cookies is such a fun holiday tradition that brings everyone together.
Making Christmas cookies is such a fun holiday tradition that brings everyone together.There’s something so festive about gathering with family or friends to mix, bake, and decorate, creating great memories along the way. For a lot of people, baking their favorite Christmas cookies is a cozy throwback to childhood when recipes and decorations were passed down through the family. Plus, decorating cookies is just plain fun—Christmas sprinkles, icing, and all kinds of shapes let everyone get creative and put their own spin on things. Christmas cookies also make great homemade gifts! They’re easy to whip up in big batches, super affordable, and perfect for sharing with friends, neighbors, or coworkers. Ever tried a cookie exchange?? And let’s not forget that amazing smell filling up the house—that warm, sweet aroma that just screams “holiday season.” And, of course, there’s the best part: enjoying your delicious creations! Every bite is like a little taste of holiday cheer.
We often think of the typical peanut butter blossom cookies when we think of Christmas cookies made with Hershey kisses . . . . but you don’t have to start with peanut butter cookies!
(Don’t get me wrong, those ones are still amazing and I included the best peanut butter blossom recipe for you, especially if you have a house full of peanut butter lovers.) But Hershey kiss cookies can be made in all different flavors! Imagine Christmas kiss cookies with festive sprinkles, chocolate blossom cookies with a peppermint kiss, pistachio cookies, gingerbread cookies, shortbread cookies with a chocolate Hershey’s kiss and green sprinkles . . . so many favorite Christmas cookie recipes that make a perfect addition to this time of year!
Most of these Hershey’s kiss cookies can be made with simple pantry ingredients for Christmas time.
Typical ingredients like cocoa powder, vanilla extract, brown sugar are transformed into warm cookies that shout happy holidays to all who taste them.
Some of my favorite tools to yield the best results for these delicious cookie recipes are:
cookie sheet – we just LOVE these ones, we sisters all own them and use them for so many things
parchment paper – these sheets fit perfectly on the cookie sheets linked above
cookie scoop – this set of 3 scoops is a game changer for baking cookies
cooling rack – these cooling racks help your cookies cool properly
So the next time you are ready to try a new holiday cookie recipe for your Christmas cookie platter, choose one of these Hershey’s kisses cookies! Whether you are baking for a Christmas party or a cozy night at home, you can count on these recipes being a great addition to your cookie trays!
To keep your Hershey Kiss blossom cookies fresh and delicious, follow these storage tips:
- Cool Completely: Before storing, make sure the cookies have cooled completely so they don’t get soggy in the container.
- Use an Airtight Container: Place the cookies in a single layer in an airtight container. If you need to stack them, put a piece of wax or parchment paper between layers to prevent the Hershey Kisses from sticking.
- Room Temperature or Refrigerate: Store at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator if you want them to last a bit longer. If refrigerated, just let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Freezing Option: For longer storage, you can freeze the cookies. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. They can last in the freezer for up to three months! To enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for about 15-30 minutes.
Stored properly, your Hershey Kiss blossoms will stay fresh, tasty, and ready to share!
ON TO THE RECIPES! – – – –
12 Easy Hershey Kiss Christmas Cookies Recipes
Collection of 12 amazing cookie recipes using Hershey kisses!
If you haven't tried Hershey Kiss Chocolate Blossom Christmas Cookies, the time has come! These taste like chocolate brownie cookies with a crunchy outside, a soft buttery inside, and are topped with a Hershey's Kiss.
Christmas sprinkles give a crunchy texture to the shell of the cookie while the inside stays soft. A smooth, creamy milk chocolate Kiss in the center of each cookie finishes them off with a decadent bite for the perfect Christmas cookie.
Homemade peanut butter blossoms are the quintessential Christmas cookie and trademark of any holiday cookie tray. Sally's classic recipe yields soft, peanut buttery, and easy-to-make festive cookies!
Fudgy and chewy dark chocolate cookies with white chocolate peppermint Hershey Kiss centers!
Shortbread blossoms just may be the perfect Christmas cookie! They are very easy to mix up and only require six ingredients, but the result is absolutely delicious. The flakey, buttery shortbread melts in your mouth, and the sweet Hershey’s kiss is the perfect compliment. This is a great cookie to make with your kids – little ones always love putting the kisses on top!
Surprise! These Hershey’s Secret Kiss Cookies hide the kiss INSIDE the cookie!
A deliciously decadent half vanilla and half chocolate cookie, coated in sugar, and topped with a chocolate kiss, Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses Cookies are a perfect holiday treat that everyone will love! These are quick and easy – no need to chill the cookie dough before baking either.
Sugar cookie blossoms are soft, chewy sugar cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a creamy chocolate kiss. This family favorite cookie is easy to make with simple pantry staples and a must-bake for the holidays.
Candy cane kiss cookies are a buttery, peppermint cookie with a peppermint Hershey’s kiss on top!
Gingerbread Kiss Cookies combine the spiciness of the Christmas season’s most popular flavor with the sweetness of Hershey’s Hugs to create the easiest, must-make holiday cookie.
Soft and chewy in the center, crispy on the edges, lightly coated in sugar, and topped with a chocolate kiss, these delicious treats are quick to bake and a fun way to spread some joy.
These little cookies are really too simple to mix together - it’s a basic shortbread recipe with a little added boost of chopped maraschino cherries in the batter with some almond extract.
Bold, bright, and festive red velvet crinkle cookies topped with a chocolate kiss!
PIstachio pudding kiss cookies combine classic pistachio flavor with a sweet chocolate kiss for a festive treat that's both delicious and beautiful.