A fun Christmas treat, deliciously simple to make and sure to please the whole family, I hope you enjoy my version of Christmas Candy Cookies!
Posted December 7, 2019, Updated December 1, 2025
I saw these little Hershey’s Christmas Kisses in the supermarket the other day and knew I wanted to create a recipe to showcase them – I mean come on – who doesn’t love kisses. These ones are a white chocolate with candy cane stripes and flecks of candy cane through them. I realised they would go perfectly with my Jam Drop recipe, and I think they look super cute!
This is an incredibly versatile recipe, and you can add to it and amend it as you prefer – you will see below some ideas for how to make these even more delicious. I am a huge fan of Christmas, so I love make recipes that can be used every day but also made into Christmas treats.
This is a great example as this recipe can be used in so many ways. Traditionally these are my Jam Drops recipe, which I serve with a strawberry jam centre, but you can be more creative than that! Lemon Curd, Chocolate drops, chocolate covered almonds or more!
To make these cookies is simple, usual cookie prep of making a creamed butter and sugar base, then just a few more easy ingredients. You can make these special with the addition of peppermint essence or crushed candy canes in the batter. They would make such a fun gift!
Common questions for making Christmas Cookies
Can you freeze theses Christmas Cookies?
Yes! You definitely can. You can freeze both the dough and the baked cookies. For the dough simply freeze in plastic wrap, and the baked cookies can be frozen in an airtight container once cold
Why do you chill the Cookie Dough?
This controls the spread of the cookie once baked. As the cookies bake the chilled fat will take longer to break down, therefore the cookies keep their shape better! It also means that it is easier to work with, not too sticky
How long do Cookies keep fresh?
These will stay fresh for at least 4 days, if you wish to keep them longer than that feel free to freeze them. Store in an airtight container once completely cool.
Can I make these Cookies Gluten Free?
Yes and no, in some instances you can simply use gluten free flour in place of the plain white flour depending on the recipe. However it is not always that simple and can alter the outcome with dry or stodgy cookies. It is best to use a reputable gluten free cookie recipe to ensure the best outcome.
You will need a stand mixer or a hand held electric mixer to make this much easier on yourself! Creaming the butter and sugar will take around 4 minutes, adding the additional ingredients is easy. You can also ice these biscuits, a lovely simply vanilla icing would be perfect – very cute with some crushed candy canes sprinkled over the top.
If you love the idea of this recipe do check out my original Jam Drops – they are a treat!
Onto this easy recipe! I hope you enjoy this fun recipe for Christmas Candy Cookies
Christmas Candy Cookies
Delicious and simple Christmas Cookies, using Hershys Candy Cane Kisses.
Ingredients
- 125 grams Butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 Cup Caster Sugar, 165 grams
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 Cups Self-Raising Flour, 300 grams
Topping
- Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses
- Crushed Candy Canes
Instructions
- In a food mixer cream together the butter and caster sugar for approximately 4 minutes until pale and creamy
- Add the vanilla and combine well
- Add the eggs one at a time and blend well
- Add the self raising flour and mix until just combined
- Tip the biscuit dough onto a large piece of plastic wrap, cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until it begins to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 180C
- Prepare 2 baking trays with baking paper and set aside
- With floured hands take walnut sized amounts of dough and roll into balls, place an inch apart on the try to allow for the biscuits to spread slightly
- Repeat until trays are full. You will need to re-flour your hands several times as dough can be sticky.
- Flatten the balls slightly and indent each with a floured finger, a spoon or a cork gently into each biscuit
- Bake for 15 minutes
- While baking prepare the candy cane kisses and crushed candy canes if using
- Once hot from the oven place a candy cane kiss into the centre of each cookie, sprinkle with crushed candy canes and allow to completely cool.
- Store in an airtight container once cooled.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g
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So easy, absolutely delicious! I hope you love these easy Christmas Candy Drop style cookies!
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Happy Baking!
Anna
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