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Oatmeal Kiss Cookies (Blossoms)

Published on December 1, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 4 Comments

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Oatmeal Kiss Cookies have a thick, chewy, soft oatmeal cookie with a chocolate Hershey kiss pressed into the top. It’s a match made in heaven, and your new favorite cookie!

oatmeal kiss cookies on a wire rack, white towel, oats in a white bowl, hershey kisses

These are a new version of our favorite Peanut Butter Blossoms, without the nuts! Perfect for a nut free nut-free Christmas cookie tray, along with Pinwheel Christmas Cookies and  Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.

Nut Free Oatmeal Kiss Cookies

Every since my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy, we have been trying to find a way to enjoy our favorite holiday cookie without the peanut butter. I made them with Cookie Butter a few years ago, and they were pretty good. These Oatmeal Blossoms are my second attempt. I’d say they were a smashing success!

How to Make Oatmeal Kiss Cookies

  1. Mix dry ingredients: Sift together all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Always use old-fashioned oat for baking; the quick cook kind will get mushy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Cream together butter and sugars, then add egg and vanilla. Creaming means to beat the ingredients until they are a fluffy, creamy consistency, and light in color.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients together. Stir gently, and don’t over-mix. You want the flour to just barely disappear.
  4. Form balls of cookie dough. Using a cookie scoop which is about 2 teaspoons of dough, scoop cookie dough and roll into evenly sized balls on baking sheets.
  5. Bake, then bake again. Once the cookies are ready to go in the oven, bake them for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven to add the kisses on top. Working quickly, but carefully, place a kiss on top of each cookie. Bake for an additional 2-4 minutes.
  6. Cool and serve or store. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for a few minutes so they can set, then transfer to a wire rack. I recommend enjoying them while they’re still a little warm!

collage of process images for making oatmeal kiss cookies

Storage and Freezing

How to store kiss cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely being storing, then keep in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Can you freeze kiss cookies? These cookies are great for storing in the freezer to enjoy later. Cool completely then store in a freezer safe container. They remain fresh for 4-6 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Kiss Cookies Tips

  • How do you add the kisses to the kiss cookies? The key is to pull the cookies out of the oven at just the right time and place the kiss on top quickly, slightly smooshing down just the center as the edges crack ever so slightly. You’ll hear a slight release as you press down. This is good!
  • Bake them twice and watch them closely. The next important tip (and this is a big one) is you want to put the cookies back into the over just long enough for the chocolate to get soft, but not melt at all. When they come back out of the oven in a couple of minutes the chocolate will retain it’s “kiss”shape. This is what you want! As they cool, the chocolate will adhere to the kiss cookies.
  • Play around with flavors. As it turns out, our favorite cookie can be made with just about any cookie base as long as they are thick and chewy…I’m thinking Chocolate Chip cookie next. What do you think?

oatmeal cookies, black wire rack, hershey kisses

More Favorite Cookies

  • Cowboy Cookies
  • Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Rocky Road Cookies
  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Kiss Cookies (Blossoms)

Kristin
Oatmeal Kiss Cookies have a thick, chewy, soft oatmeal cookie with a chocolate kiss pressed into the top. Perfect for nut-free cookie trays!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 48 milk chocolate candy kisses

Instructions
 

  • Sift together flour, oats, cinnamon, soda and salt and set aside.
  • Beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients.
  • Form into balls using a tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Place a chocolate kiss on top of each cookie until it cracks around the edges. Bake 2-4 minutes more until golden brown. Watch carefully as you don’t want to melt the kisses, just soften them!
  • Cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring to cooling racks.

Notes

This recipe will make approximately 4 dozen cookies. Actual amount may vary depending on the size of each cookie. 

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 128IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword kiss cookies, peanut butter oatmeal cookies
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This post has been updated from 2016.

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Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. Tara Duvall says

    December 19, 2020 at 7:00 am

    When are you supposed to add the cinnamon? It’s not in the step by step directions.

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    • Kristin Maxwell says

      December 20, 2020 at 1:13 am

      With all of the dry ingredients.

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  2. Stylica says

    December 16, 2020 at 1:14 am

    Looking Delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’ll definitely make these cookies

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    • Kristin says

      December 17, 2020 at 9:08 am

      You are so welcome Stylica! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply

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