Description
These Easy Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies combine a soft, crumbly texture with vibrant colors and rich chocolate. Perfectly sweet and ideal for any occasion, they’re a must-try for homemade treat enthusiasts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 tbsp butter
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat with red sanding sugar.
- Place on baking sheet, bake for 10 minutes, and press Hershey’s kisses into the center after removing from oven.
Notes
Use softened butter for easy mixing.
Consider chilling the dough if it’s too sticky before shaping.
Swap ingredients for gluten-free options as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg