Description
Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms are delightful cookies that combine the classic flavor of red velvet cake with a sweet Hershey’s chocolate kiss in the center. These vibrant treats are perfect for any occasion, from Valentine’s Day to festive gatherings, making them a crowd-pleaser. With a soft yet crunchy texture and visually appealing appearance, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can create these delicious delights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring gel; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls and roll in red sanding sugar to coat fully.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Immediately press a Hershey's chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool 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 (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg