Description
Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies are a festive, show-stopping treat—soft, chewy red velvet cookies kissed with sugar and crowned with a Hershey’s Kiss. They burst with color and holiday flair, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any celebration. Easy to bake and yields 18 pretty cookies. Make ahead, store in an airtight container, and share these vibrant treats with family for instant wow factor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred for vibrant color)
- 18 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in granulated sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 8–10 minutes, until set but still soft.
- Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow cookies to cool completely before storing.
Notes
- For vibrant red color, use gel food coloring.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the centers.
- Roll dough balls in granulated sugar for a crunchy exterior.
- If you prefer, you can refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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