Description
These Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossom Cookies are festive, delicious, and incredibly easy to make! With a vibrant red hue, a hint of cocoa, and the perfect touch of chocolate from a Hershey’s Kiss, they’re the ultimate holiday treat. Whether you’re gifting, baking for a party, or enjoying them with a cup of cocoa, these cookies will make your celebrations even sweeter.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 7 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted), softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring gel
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly:
- 1/4 cup red sanding sugar
- 18 Hershey’s chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
1. Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract, egg yolk, and red food coloring. Mix until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
3. Shape the Cookies
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in red sanding sugar, coating them completely.
4. Bake the Cookies
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffed.
5. Add the Hershey’s Kisses
- Immediately press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie while they’re still warm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red hue without thinning the dough.
- Work quickly when adding the Hershey’s Kisses so they stick to the cookies.
- For even baking, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American