Source: Better Homes and Gardens 

Call upon chocolate-loving kids to shape the cookie dough for these cocoa-flavored treats. For a more festive presentation, use red and green sprinkles instead of chocolate-flavor ones called for in the recipe.

Prep: 40 min
Bake: 8 min at 375° per batch
Servings: 40 

Ingredients 

• 1 16.5 ounce package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 2/3 cup chocolate-flavor sprinkles 
• 2 tablespoons milk 
• 40 dark chocolate kisses, unwrapped 

Directions 

Step 1 
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine cookie dough and cocoa powder. Seal bag; knead with your hands until dough is well mixed. Remove dough from bag.  

Step 2 
Place chocolate sprinkles in a shallow dish or small bowl. Place milk in another shallow dish or small bowl. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Dip balls in milk to moisten, then roll in chocolate sprinkles to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.  

Step 3 
Bake in the preheated oven about 8 minutes or until edges are firm. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. Makes about 40 cookies.  

To Store 

Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days of freeze for up to 3 months. 

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