Description
Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies combine the rich, tender texture of classic red velvet cookies with a luscious chocolate kiss center, creating a delightful and festive treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 7 tbsp butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp red food coloring gel
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Coating and Topping
- 1/4 cup red sanding sugar
- 18 Hershey’s chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring gel until fully combined, giving the dough its signature red velvet color.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough just comes together without overworking.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop out 18 equal portions of dough and roll each portion into a smooth ball.
- Coat with Red Sugar: Roll each dough ball in red sanding sugar until fully coated, adding a festive sparkle and slight crunch to the cookies.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are slightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a Hershey’s chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie to create the classic blossom look.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute white chocolate Hershey’s Kisses for the classic milk chocolate variety for a different flavor twist.
- If red sanding sugar is unavailable, use thicker granulated sugar as a suitable alternative to add texture and color.
- Press the Hershey’s Kisses gently into the cookies after baking to avoid cracking the cookies’ tops.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: red velvet cookies, Hershey’s kisses, red velvet blossoms, chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies, classic red velvet, baking cookies, dessert
