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Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Recipe

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4.5 from 72 reviews
  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x

Description

Delight in the classic charm of Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms—soft and buttery red velvet cookies topped with a signature Hershey’s chocolate kiss. These festive treats combine rich cocoa and vibrant red coloring, coated with sparkling red sanding sugar for a perfect holiday or special occasion cookie that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 7 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted, 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

Coating

  • 1/4 cup red sanding sugar

Topping

  • 18 Hershey’s chocolate kisses

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Then add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring gel, mixing until fully combined to achieve that vibrant red velvet color.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients and Combine: Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until the flour mixture disappears, being careful not to overmix to retain tender cookies.
  4. Form and Coat Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out and portion 18 equally sized dough balls. Roll each ball between your palms to smooth them, then roll in the red sanding sugar to coat evenly for a festive sparkle.
  5. Bake Cookies: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until set but still soft.
  6. Add Hershey Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press one Hershey’s chocolate kiss gently into the center of each cookie, allowing the warmth to slightly melt the chocolate.
  7. Cool Down: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes so they set with the chocolate in place. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For more vibrant color, use gel-based food coloring rather than liquid.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
  • Use parchment paper to ensure easy removal and prevent burning on the bottom.
  • Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • You can substitute the Hershey Kisses with your favorite chocolate candies if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: red velvet cookies, Hershey's Kisses, holiday cookies, red sanding sugar, chocolate kiss cookies, easy cookie recipe, festive desserts

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