Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Hershey’s red velvet blossoms, a perfect treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet with a smooth chocolate kiss at the center. These cookies are soft, slightly crunchy, and visually stunning, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—from festive holidays to casual gatherings. Their vibrant red hue and sweet, decadent taste are sure to impress friends and family alike. With an easy preparation process and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create these irresistible delights.
Ingredients
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- 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 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and red food coloring.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the mixture; combine until fully incorporated.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each in red sanding sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Press a Hershey kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Let cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg