Gingerbread Kiss Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened.
02 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed.
03 - 1/2 cup molasses.
04 - 1 large egg.
05 - 3 cups all-purpose flour.
06 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger.
07 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon allspice.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
11 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
13 - White sanding sugar for rolling.
14 - 1 bag striped chocolate Hershey Kisses.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F.
02 - Line baking sheets with parchment.
03 - Mix flour, spices, salt, and baking soda.
04 - Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
05 - Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla.
06 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
07 - Roll dough into balls.
08 - Coat balls in sanding sugar.
09 - Bake for 8-10 minutes.
10 - Cool cookies for 2-3 minutes.
11 - Press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie.
12 - Cool cookies completely before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.
02 - Can be made ahead and frozen.
03 - Dough can be chilled overnight.
04 - Classic Christmas cookie recipe.
05 - Kids love helping decorate with kisses.

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