Mint Kiss Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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10 tablespoons butter, room temperature.
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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1 whole egg.
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1 egg yolk.
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract.
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6-12 drops green food coloring.
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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¾ teaspoon baking powder.
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
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24 chocolate kisses.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg, yolk, and peppermint extract.
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Mix in 6 drops food coloring, adding more if needed for desired shade.
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Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet.
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Bake 7-9 minutes until just set but slightly underdone.
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Let cool 2 minutes, press chocolate kiss into each cookie, then move to wire rack.
# Notes:
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Don't overbake - cookies should be slightly underdone.
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Can roll in sugar before baking if desired.
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Add kisses while cookies are still warm but set enough to hold shape.