Red Velvet Blossom Cookies

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 18
Calories: 150
Description

Description: Soft, chewy red velvet cookies rolled in sparkly sugar and topped with a classic chocolate kiss. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or anytime you want a pretty, bakery-style cookie without a lot of effort.

Ingredients
    Ingredients:
  • 7 tbsp butter (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (110 g)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp red gel food coloring (or more to reach desired color)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (7 g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder (2.5 g)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (1.5 g)
  • 1/4 cup red sanding sugar (50 g)
  • 18 Hershey’s chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until evenly combined and bright red.
  4. 4
    Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then mix just until the dough comes together.
  5. 5
    Scoop the dough into 18 small balls, roll them between your palms, then roll each one in red sanding sugar.
  6. 6
    Place on the baking sheet and bake for 9 to 10 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
  7. 7
    Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Let cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Note

These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

The baked cookies freeze well for up to 1 month, thaw at room temperature before serving.

You can swap milk chocolate kisses for dark or white chocolate if preferred.

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