Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms, a perfect blend of soft, rich red velvet cookies topped with a sweet Hershey’s chocolate kiss. These charming treats are not only visually stunning with their vibrant color but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for celebrations like Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any special occasion. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies that are sure to impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/4 cup red sanding sugar
- 18 Hershey's chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring gel, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until incorporated.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls and roll them in red sanding sugar.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a Hershey's chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg