Soft Chewy Gingerbread Kisses (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
→ Wet Ingredients
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3/4 cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons molasses
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Toppings
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30 Hershey's Hugs kisses
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Sanding sugar for coating
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice. Set aside.
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Using a stand or handheld mixer, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth and fluffy.
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Add packed light brown sugar to the creamed butter and continue mixing on medium-high speed for 1 minute until combined and creamy.
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Pour in the molasses, crack the egg, and add vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Add the prepared flour mixture gradually and mix on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up and prevent spreading during baking.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, then coat each ball in sanding sugar.
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Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
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Remove cookies from oven; allow to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes. Press one unwrapped Hershey's Hugs kiss into the center of each cookie.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for an additional 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool fully.
# Notes:
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Ensure butter is softened for easier creaming. Refrigerate dough to prevent cookies from spreading excessively. Monitor baking time carefully to keep cookies soft.