Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
• Beat in eggs, then add the vanilla.
• Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add this to batter along with salt.
• Gradually add in the flour and mix until just combined.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
• Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.