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Easy Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies Recipe

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Easy Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies are soft, rich, and festive treats perfect for any occasion. These red velvet cookies are coated with vibrant red sanding sugar and topped with a delicious Hershey’s chocolate kiss, combining a classic chocolate and red velvet flavor in every bite. Simple to make with common pantry ingredients and baked to perfection in just 10 minutes, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and texture.

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 and Topping

  • 1/4 cup red sanding sugar
  • 18 Hershey’s chocolate kisses

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This step helps incorporate air, contributing to a tender cookie.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring gel to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined and the dough develops a uniform red color.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix just until the flour mixture disappears, being careful not to overmix which can toughen the cookies.
  5. Form Cookie Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop out 18 equally sized portions of cookie dough. Roll each portion gently between the palms of your hands to create smooth balls. Then, roll each ball in the red sanding sugar to coat evenly.
  6. Arrange and Bake: Place the coated cookie dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  7. Add Hershey’s Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press one Hershey’s chocolate kiss gently into the center of each cookie. The residual heat will slightly melt the chocolate, helping it to adhere.
  8. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set before transferring them to a cooling rack. This prevents breaking and ensures the perfect texture.

Notes

  • Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Extended Storage: Alternatively, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Keywords: red velvet cookies, Hershey's kisses, holiday cookies, dessert, easy cookies, red sanding sugar, cocoa powder cookies

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