Description
A festive and visually appealing cookie, Red Velvet Blossom Cookies combine the classic flavor of red velvet cake with the beloved peanut butter blossom cookie format, featuring a chocolate kiss center.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Approx. 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Approx. 40 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until well combined and a uniform red color is achieved.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
- Place the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the sugar-coated balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked (do not overbake).
- Immediately upon removing from the oven, press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each hot cookie.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. The chocolate will soften, then set.
Notes
- Using gel food coloring results in a more vibrant red color.
- Do not overbake the cookies, as they will be too firm to easily press the chocolate kiss into.
- The Hershey’s Kiss should be pressed into the cookie immediately after it comes out of the oven while the cookie is still hot and soft.