Best 6 Peppermint Kisses Recipes

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Peppermint kisses are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. They are made with a combination of crushed peppermint candies, white chocolate, and dark chocolate, and can be decorated with sprinkles, nonpareils, or crushed candy canes for a festive touch. These delicious treats are perfect for gift-giving, cookie exchanges, or enjoying at home with a cup of hot cocoa. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for making peppermint kisses, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create the perfect minty treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KISSES PEPPERMINT BROWNIE DROPS



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Chocolate brownies are topped with HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Candies in this playful blend of mint and HERSHEY'S Cocoa. Mwah!

Provided by HERSHEY'S Kitchens

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 36m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix with syrup pouch (for 13x9-inch pan)
¼ cup HERSHEY®'S Cocoa Powder
¼ cup finely crushed peppermint candies
2 tablespoons HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Syrup (from syrup pouch)
3 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
⅓ cup powdered sugar for rolling
48 HERSHEY'S® KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates or HERSHEY'S® KISSES Brand Candy Cane Candies

Steps:

  • Stir together brownie mix, cocoa and crushed peppermint candies in large bowl. Add contents of syrup pouch, water, egg and oil, beating until well blended. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease. Remove wrappers from candies.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar and place on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. (Some peppermint may melt out along edges of cookies. After removing from oven, immediately use edge of knife or spatula to push melted peppermint back to edges of cookie.) Cool 2 minutes. Press candy piece into center of each cookie. Slide parchment paper and cookies to wire rack or remove cookies from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 38.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

PEPPERMINT TWIST KISSES



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As rosy as Santa's cheeks, these merry morsels with chocolate kisses on top are a delightful yuletide favorite and one of my most-requested recipes. -Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

36 candy cane kisses or milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 to 8 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • Freeze kisses in a covered container for at least 1 hour. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half; tint one portion red. Divide each half into four portions and shape into 9-in. long rolls. Place one red log next to one white log; twist gently to create one swirled roll. Roll gently until it becomes one log. Repeat with remaining dough. Wrap logs in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough. Cut each log crosswise into nine slices; shape each slice into a ball. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass., Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately press a kiss into center of each cookie. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEPPERMINT KISSES



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These are fun, refreshing and low in fat! -Lynn Bernstetter, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 regular-size peppermint candy canes (one green, one red), crushed

Steps:

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 225;. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form., Transfer egg whites to piping bag. Pipe 1-1/2-in. cookies 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle half with crushed red candy canes, half with green, or with both. , Bake until firm but not brown, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SUPER EASY PEPPERMINT KISSES



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My kids beg for these sweets every Christmas and Valentines day. They are lowfat, super easy, and adorable!

Provided by Ezri_B

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 24-36 kisses

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
2 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form.
  • Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff and glossy.
  • Spoon meringue into a pastry bag or a resealable plastic bag. If using a plastic bag, cut a 1 inch hole in the corner.
  • Squeeze 1-1/2 inch kisses of meringue onto ungreased foil-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
  • Bake at 225F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until dry but not brown. Cool; remove from foil. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.6, Sodium 16.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.3

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT KISSES



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I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint, especially at Christmastime. It's just not Christmas at our house without these cookies in the tins!-Heather McKillip, Aurora, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Candy cane kisses, unwrapped
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup Andes peppermint crunch baking chips

Steps:

  • Freeze kisses in a covered container for at least 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate and peppermint chips. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are set. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into center of each cookie (cookie will crack around edges). Cool completely on pans on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

PEPPERMINT KISSES



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These awesome little cookies are very low calories, carbs, and very easy to make! Nutrition Facts: Amount Per Serving: Calories - 10.8 Total Carbs - 2.8 g Dietary Fiber - 0 g Sugars 2.6 g Total Fat - 0 g Saturated Fat - 0 g Unsaturated Fat - 0 g Potassium - 4.7 mg Protein - 0.2 g Sodium - 11.1 mg Source:...

Provided by penny jordan

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg - whites
1/8 tsp 1/8 tsp - salt
1/8 tsp cream of tarter
1/2 c sugar
2 l candy canes, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar, beat until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff and glossy. Spoon meringue into a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag. If using a plastic bag, cut a 1 inch hole in a corner.
  • 3. Squeeze 1 1/2 inch kisses of meringue onto ungreased, foil lined baking sheets.
  • 4. Squeeze 1 1/2 inch kisses of meringue onto ungreased, foil lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with crushed red candy canes. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until dry but not brown. Let cool before removing from foil. Store in an airtight container.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping. This will help the cookies hold their shape better.
  • Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/2 inch. If the dough is too thin, the cookies will be crispy instead of chewy.
  • Use a 1-inch cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can use a glass or a jar lid.
  • Place the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. This will help prevent the cookies from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, dip them in melted chocolate. You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate.
  • Sprinkle the cookies with crushed peppermint candies or nonpareils. This will add a festive touch.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Peppermint kisses are a classic Christmas cookie that is loved by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With their minty flavor and festive appearance, peppermint kisses are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

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