Description
Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms are a delightful treat that brings joy to any occasion, from romantic Valentine’s Day dinners to festive holiday gatherings. These cookies feature a soft, chewy texture with a stunning red hue and a crunchy coating of red sanding sugar. The star of the show is the rich Hershey’s chocolate kiss nestled in the center, adding an irresistible burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to impress and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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's chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring gel; mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; mix gently until just combined.
- Scoop out dough into 18 equal balls and roll each in red sanding sugar until coated.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Press a Hershey's chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg