Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Hershey’s red velvet blossoms, a cookie that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with a vibrant red hue. These soft and chewy treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering, a birthday celebration, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Each cookie is topped with a creamy chocolate kiss, making them visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch ready in no time, impressing family and friends alike.
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 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring gel; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; mix just until combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in red sanding sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie after removing from the oven.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes prior to baking. You can customize by adding nuts or swapping chocolate kisses for caramel candies.