Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in peppermint extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes.
• Immediately press a peppermint 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.