Chocolate Blossom Cookies
Delight in these classic Chocolate Blossom Cookies featuring a soft chocolate base topped with a vibrant, melted candy center for a perfect sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 48 red or pink Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set and edges are firm.
- Immediately press one Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie; the cookie will crack around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a festive twist, try using different colored Hershey’s Kisses or add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/chocolate-blossom-cookies/