If there’s one thing we can all agree on during the holiday season, it’s this: desserts bring people together. And what could be more festive and fun than a dessert that looks as delightful as it tastes? These Christmas Kiss Cookie Cups are adorable, bite-sized treats that pack all the cheer of the season into one perfect bite.

With their soft sugar cookie base, creamy frosting filling, colorful sprinkles, and a classic Hershey’s Kiss on top, these cookie cups are as easy to make as they are to devour. Perfect for parties, cookie exchanges, or just sharing a moment of sweetness with loved ones, they’re a holiday must-have!

How to Make Christmas Kiss Cookie Cups

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

16 oz ready-to-bake refrigerated sugar cookie dough (24 count)
⅔ cup red frosting
Red, green, and white nonpareils
24 Hershey’s Kiss chocolates, unwrapped

Step by Step Guide

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. You’ll need 24 cavities, so make sure your pan is ready to go!

2. Place one piece of ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough into each cavity of the mini muffin pan. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

3. Once baked, use a muddler (or the back of a small spoon) to gently press down in the center of each cookie, creating a cavity. This is where the magic—aka frosting—will go!

4. Transfer the entire pan to the refrigerator and let the cookie cups chill for about 20 minutes. This helps firm them up and makes them easier to remove. Once chilled, gently twist each cookie cup to release it from the pan.

5. Fill a piping bag with frosting and pipe it into the center of each cookie cup. If you don’t have a piping bag, a spoon works just fine!

6. Top with festive sprinkles and crown each cookie cup with a Hershey’s Kiss.

Why you’ll love this recipe: It combines effortless elegance with ready-to-bake dough and simple toppings that make these treats look impressive while being ready in under an hour, festive flair with red frosting and holiday sprinkles for instant Christmas vibes, fun for all ages as kids will enjoy decorating, and perfect portion control for a dessert that’s as easy to eat as it is to share!

There you have it—Christmas Kiss Cookie Cups that are guaranteed to be the star of your holiday dessert table. These bite-sized delights bring the perfect mix of nostalgia, fun, and holiday cheer. So grab your ingredients, put on your favorite holiday playlist, and let the Christmas cookie magic begin!

Ingredients

16 oz ready-to-bake refrigerated sugar cookie dough (24 count)
⅔ cup red frosting
Red, green, and white nonpareils
24 Hershey’s Kiss chocolates, unwrapped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. You’ll need 24 cavities, so make sure your pan is ready to go!
Place one piece of ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough into each cavity of the mini muffin pan. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Once baked, use a muddler (or the back of a small spoon) to gently press down in the center of each cookie, creating a cavity. This is where the magic—aka frosting—will go!
Transfer the entire pan to the refrigerator and let the cookie cups chill for about 20 minutes. This helps firm them up and makes them easier to remove. Once chilled, gently twist each cookie cup to release it from the pan.
Fill a piping bag with frosting and pipe it into the center of each cookie cup. If you don’t have a piping bag, a spoon works just fine! Top with festive sprinkles and crown each cookie cup with a Hershey’s Kiss.

Author: carlycampbell