The Best Hershey’s Kiss Filled Snowball Cookies — Soft, Buttery & Completely Nut-Free!
By Rebecca St.Clair
Say hello to the best nut-free snowball cookies you’ll ever taste. Soft, buttery, and stuffed with creamy Hershey’s Kisses. These soft and tender Christmas cookies come together quickly and bake into little powdered sugar-covered bites. Because they’re completely nut-free, they’re a great choice for families with allergies or anyone who wants a classic cookie without making a trip to the store to buy ground almonds. Add these easy Hershey’s Kiss cookies to your holiday baking list for guaranteed crowd-pleasing results.
This easy Christmas recipe takes classic snowball cookies and transforms them into a fun, dessert everyone will love. These Hershey’s Kiss snowball cookies are perfect for Christmas treats, holiday parties, and adding to your Christmas cookie tin. Each tender shortbread-style cookie hides a classic Hershey’s Kiss in the centre, making every bite rich, chocolatey, and irresistible. These easy holiday cookies bake beautifully, freeze well, and are guaranteed to disappear fast!
Made with simple pantry ingredients, these buttery Christmas cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for that iconic snowy finish. The surprise chocolate centre makes them extra special, and their soft, crumbly texture melts in your mouth. Whether you’re baking for a holiday dessert tray or prepping nut-free treats for school, this recipe is a must-try.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick and easy – This cookie only requires simple ingredients that mix up in no time and no freezing required!
Freezer-friendly – Perfect for making ahead of time and freezing for later. That way you can get a jump start on holiday baking!
Decadent twist – The chocolate centre makes these a decadent twist to the original.
Classic cookie – This is a classic holiday cookie everyone will look forward to.
Nut-free – Perfect for any nut-free friends on your holiday baking list or packing in school lunch boxes.
How to store Hershey’s Kiss Snowball Cookies
Room Temperature
- Allow cookies to cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Store for up to 7 days
Freezer
Hershey’s Kiss Snowball cookies freeze beautifully before or after baking.
To freeze baked snowball cookies:
- Allow cookies to cool.
- Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw at room temperature and dust with fresh powdered sugar if needed.
To freeze unbaked snowball cookies:
- Form the dough balls filled with chocolate.
- Freeze on a sheet until firm, then store in a freezer-safe bag.
- Bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes.
Hershey’s Kiss Snowball cookies alternatives
Peppermint Snowballs
Add 1/2 teaspoon of mint extract. Roll in crushed candy cane and powdered sugar.
Hot Chocolate Snowballs
Add mini marshmallow to the centre, rolled in cocoa or hot chocolate powder.
Gingerbread Snowballs
Add ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to the batter give a cozy gingerbread twist.
Lemon Snowballs
Add lemon extract and lemon zest.
Cranberry Orange Snowballs
Add dried cranberries and orange zest to the batter.
Chocolate Chip Snowballs
Add mini chocolate chips into the batter.
Red + Green Sprinkle Snowballs
Roll the warm baked cookies in holiday sprinkles or coarse red or green sugar.
Pumpkin Spice Snowballs
Add pumpkin spice to the batter.
Caramel Snowballs
Wrap dough around a soft caramel piece before baking.
Funfetti Snowballs
Mix rainbow or Christmas sprinkles into the dough for a festive pop of colour.
Ingredients
Flour – All-purpose flour is used for this recipe.
Butter – Use unsalted, softened butter.
Powdered sugar – Use in the cookie batter and to roll on the outside of each cookie.
Vanilla – Flavour.
Salt – Flavour.
Chocolate – I used Hershey’s Kisses.
How to Make Hersey’s Kiss Snowball Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
- In a large bowl beat together 2 cups softened butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until light and fluffy. (About 2 minutes)
- Add in 4 cups of flour and mix on low until the dough just comes together. (The less you mix the dough the more tender the cookies will be.)
4. Section off about 1 Tablespoon of dough and place an unwrapped chocolate in the centre.
5. Roll the dough into a ball around the chocolate completely encasing it.
6. Place the dough balls on lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 °F (180 °C) oven for 12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops will still be white.
7. Allow the cookies to cool slightly, until you can handle them.
8. Roll each cookie in a bowl of powdered sugar until well coated.
9. Allow the cookies to cool and the inside chocolate to set before serving.
Hershey's Kiss Snowball Cookies
Soft, buttery, and stuffed with creamy Hershey’s Kisses. These soft and tender Christmas cookies have the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 450 g
- 1 cup powdered sugar 130 g
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml
- 4 cups all-purpose flour 600 g
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling) 130 g
- 60 Chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
- In a large bowl beat together 2 cups softened butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until light and fluffy. (About 2 minutes)
- Add in 4 cups of flour and mix on low until the dough just comes together. (The less you mix the dough the more tender the cookies will be.)
- Section off about 1 Tablespoon of dough and place an unwrapped chocolate in the centre.
- Roll the dough into a ball around the chocolate completely incasing it.
- Place the dough balls on lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 °F (180 °C) oven for 12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops will still be white.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, until you can handle them.
- Roll each cookie in a bowl of powdered sugar until well coated.
- Allow the cookies to cool and the inside chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for freezing. Perfect to get started on holiday baking!
Nutrition Information
Yield
60Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 190Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 19mgSodium 16mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 1gSugar 12gProtein 2g
Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
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