Cocoa Kiss Cookies

Since the oreo bars were a COMPLETE disaster, I decided to make my favorite Christmas cookie for my holiday cookie exchange.  Although these cookies are no necessarily "photogenic", they are a delightful!

Serves:  2 1/2 dozen
Source:  Miss J's Family Recipe


1 cup butter (softened, NOT melted)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 2/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup walnuts (or pecans) - chopped
1 package of Hershey milk chocolate kisses
3 Tablespoons of powdered sugar (approximately)


In a mixing bowl, cream butter, vanilla, and sugar.  In a separate mixing bowl, mix flour and cocoa powder.  Gradually mix in flour mixture.  Once completely mixed, add chopped nuts.  Chill for 30 minutes.  Unwrap Hershey Milk chocolate kisses and set in a bowl.  Shape a teaspoon of dough around each kiss.  Roll in your palms and pinch away excess to make a small ball.  Place a few inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  When done, remove from baking sheet and set on drying rack to cool.  While still warm, sprinkle with powdered sugar.  Allow cookies to cool 100% before putting them in a storage container.  

- Miss J