For the cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar and brown sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about a few minutes. Wipe the sides of the bowl down and mix in the egg and the vanilla until combined.
2. Mix in the salt, baking soda, and flour until a dough forms.

For the coating:

1. Use a medium-sized cookie scoop to scoop the cookie dough into balls. Gently roll the cookie dough balls into the sugar coating until completely coated. Place on a non-greased baking sheet a few inches apart from each other.
2. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until the cookies are just barely golden brown. They wont spread much at this point. Immediately insert a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie after they come out of the oven. This will also gently spread the cookie out into a crackly-blossom effect.
3. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an air-tight container or plastic storage bag. Enjoy!