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Santa’s Favorite Cookies

by Candace Sampson

We call these Santa’s Favorite Cookies because when we put these out he didn’t leave any behind. Not one. Santa also left a note saying “Please make these again”. That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it?  I love these cookies because they are so easy to make after mass on Christmas Eve and the kids can help every step of the way.

Santa’s Favorite Cookies

1  cup            butter at room temperature
2/3 cup        sugar
1  tsp             vanilla extract
2  cups          all purpose flour
1/4 cup         cocoa
48                  Hershey’s Kisses
Powdered Sugar

Heat oven to 350. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until creamy. Stir together flour and cocoa; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Mold scant tablespoon dough around each chocolate piece, covering completely. Shape into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool about 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack . Cool completely. Roll in powdered sugar. Roll in sugar again just before serving, if desired. About 4 Dozen Cookies.

Category: Christmas, Desserts, Everything Christmas, Food & Drink, Holidays, RecipesTag: Hershey's Kisses, Life in Pleasantville, Santa's Favorite Cookies

About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder of Life in Pleasantville and has been writing about Canadian travel for over a decade. She only shares destinations she has personally visited and genuinely loved. Candace is also the creator of Girl Trips, a women-focused travel and retreat brand, and the host of What She Said, Canada’s longest-running women’s talk show turned podcast.

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