I came across this cookie recipe years ago on Pinterest, and it has been a favorite ever since.  They are chewy and fudgy and absolutely wonderful.  Topped with a Hershey hug or candy cane kiss makes them the perfect holiday cookie. 

Update 12/23/18-While making cookies this year, I accidentally added more butter than usual and found that it made the cookie softer and taste even better.  I have also found that measuring the flour carefully is important with these cookies.  Too much flour will make them kind of dry, so I tend to put just under the amount in the recipe.  Thanks for sharing this recipe and enjoy!

Chocolate Hug Cookies

4 Tbsp. margarine

6 Tbsp. softened butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup cocoa powder

 

Using a hand or stand mixer, beat together margarine, butter, and sugars at medium speed. Mix in vanilla and eggs.  Mix flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl and then add to mixture.  Mix until combined.  Preheat oven to 350.  Line pans with parchment paper.  Roll 1 Tbsp. of dough into a ball and place onto the pan for each cookie. Bake for 10 minutes at 350.  This recipe makes 28-30 cookies.

Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes and then top with a Hershey Hug or Candy cane Kiss.  Enjoy warm or cool completely before sharing.  😃

For the past few years, I have made goodie plates at Christmas time for neighbors using these cookies, dipped chocolate pretzels, and my incredibly delicious Banana Bread.  They are always a huge hit!  

If I need a lot of cookies, then I will double the batch above.  A 10 oz. bag of Hershey kisses usually contains about 60 kisses which are the perfect amount for a double batch.

 

Looking for more delicious recipes? Check out Sweet Purple Tulips on Pinterest!  

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