Description
Delight in these classic Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies, featuring soft red velvet dough rolled in powdered sugar and topped with a melty Hershey’s Kiss center. Perfect for festive occasions or anytime you crave a sweet, chocolatey treat with a pop of color.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 30 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it reaches the proper temperature before baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Color: Add 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well until everything is fully combined and the batter is vibrant red.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Roll the Cookies: Use a tablespoon to scoop portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Then, roll each ball in 1/2 cup powdered sugar until coated.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the coated dough balls spaced evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Add the Kisses: Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, slightly melting it into the warm dough.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- Do not overbake to maintain the soft, chewy texture of the cookies.
- Rolling the dough balls generously in powdered sugar not only adds sweetness but creates the signature crackled bloom effect.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
