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Mistletoe Cookie Bites

Mistletoe Cookie Bites

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cool Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 35 cookies, give or take

Equipment

  • Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Cookie Bites

  • 1 cup butter
  • cup granulated sugar
  • cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups gluten free flour (I use Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour)
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 30-40 Hershey chocolate kisses (can sub mini peanut butter cups, see notes)

Chocolate Drizzle

  • ¼ cup chocolate chips 
  • 1 tsp coconut oil  (can sub butter)

Instructions
 

  • Heat your oven to 375°F, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and remove wrappers from chocolates.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar (or coconut sugar) and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended and the butter is fully incorporated. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice.
  • Add flour to the butter mixture and blend until completely smooth. Then, stir in the mini chocolate chips. 
  • Take about a tablespoon of the cookie dough and flatten it into a circle with your hands. Place a chocolate kiss in the center and wrap the cookie dough around it, then roll it into a ball until it is completely covered. Once a perfect ball is formed, place it on the parchment lined baking sheet and repeat until the dough is gone. You should have 35-40 cookies!
  • Refrigerate the cookies for 10-20 minutes. Don't skip this step as this really helps the cookies keep their shape!
  • Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes (or until set) on the middle rack. Be sure to watch closely to ensure the cookies are holding their round shape. If cooked too long, they may start to spread out or brown on the bottom.
  • Once cool to the touch remove the cookies from the cookie sheet to a wire rack (on top of a piece of parchment paper) to cool completely. 
  • Prepare the chocolate drizzle by combining chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe dish. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until smooth.
  • Dip a fork into the melted chocolate and drizzle it over the cookie bites in fast sweeping motions.
  • Allow to cool, then keep refrigerated until you're ready to gift or serve!

Notes

  • Using parchment paper will help keep the cookies from browning on the bottom.
  • Don't skip the step where you cool the dough in the fridge before baking as this helps the cookies keep their round shape.
  • If you're looking to make these dairy free, you can opt to make your own "kisses" for the center or use a dairy free peanut butter cup. Note that the cookies will not be as round and will spread out more if you do this, but they will be just as delicious!
  • Refrigerate the cookies while waiting to serve or gift.