Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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36
servings
2 cup

butter

at room temperature

0.67 cup

sugar

0.5 tsp

vanilla extract

0.25 tsp

almond extract

pure

1.75 cup

all-purpose flour

0.75 cup

pecans

finely chopped

9 unit

Hersheys Kisses

unwrapped

1.5 cup

confectioners sugar

Step 1
~3 min

Cream together butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Stir in the flour until well blended.

Step 3
~3 min

Add the finely chopped pecans and blend until combined.

Step 4
~3 min

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to chill.

Step 5
~3 min

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 6
~3 min

Unwrap all of the Hershey's Kisses.

Step 7
~3 min

Take a scant tablespoon of dough and press it around each Kiss, completely covering the chocolate.

Step 8
~3 min

Shape the dough-covered Kisses into balls.

Step 9
~3 min

Place the cookies on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 10
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Step 11
~3 min

Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12
~3 min

Once cooled, roll each cookie in confectioners sugar until fully coated.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading.

Dust with extra confectioners sugar for a more dramatic presentation.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium (confectioners sugar)
Smell Intensity
Moderate (vanilla, chocolate)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.

Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a homemade gift.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Hot chocolate

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular holiday treat.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Valentine's Day

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Valentine's Day
Party

Popularity Score

75/100