12 Days of Holiday Baking

Ingredients

• 1 stick Unsalted Butter (softened, room temperature)
• 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar (measure level)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder (plus 2 tablespoons, Hershey's recommended)
• 1 pinch Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 large Egg Yolk (separated from white)
• 2.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 3 tablespoons Oat Milk (any milk can be used)
• 1 cup Assorted Holiday Sprinkles (red/green trees, holly berries, chocolate sprinkles)
• 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses (mix of cherry‑filled and hot‑cocoa (marshmallow) varieties)

Instructions

1. Cream Butter and Sugar

   In a mixing bowl, beat 1 stick softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides halfway through.

   Time: PT4M

2. Sift Dry Ingredients

   Combine 1 cup all‑purpose flour, 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a fine mesh sieve and sift together. Discard any clumps.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla

   Add 1 egg yolk and 2‑2.5 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix briefly until incorporated.

   Time: PT1M

4. Incorporate Half of Dry Ingredients

   Add about half of the sifted dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed and mix just until combined.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add Milk and Remaining Dry Ingredients

   Pour in 3 Tbsp oat milk, then add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; if the dough feels too dry, add a splash more milk (1 tsp at a time).

   Time: PT2M

6. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Shape and Coat Cookies

   Using a teaspoon, scoop 2½‑3 tsp of dough, roll into a ball, and roll it in assorted holiday sprinkles until fully coated. Place balls on a parchment‑lined cookie sheet, spacing them evenly.

   Time: PT5M

8. Bake Cookies

   Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Cool Slightly and Add Kisses

   Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes. Then press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie, creating a thumbprint design.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

2 g