Hershey's Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies
These vibrant red velvet cookies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and soft vanilla flavors, crowned with a melty Hershey's Kiss. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 7 tablespoons softened butter must be softened for easier mixing
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon red gel food coloring for vibrant color
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup red sanding sugar for coating
- 18 pieces Hershey's Chocolate Kisses unwrapped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring to the mixture, and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 18 small balls, coating each in red sanding sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Allow cookies to cool before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider introducing a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder. Ensure cookies cool slightly before adding chocolate kisses to maintain their shape.