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Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

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Delightful cookies with rich red velvet flavor topped with a classic Hershey’s chocolate kiss.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  5. Using a tablespoon, scoop out 18 equally sized cookie dough balls, roll them, and coat in red sanding sugar.
  6. Place cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours before baking.

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Keywords: red velvet, cookies, dessert, chocolate, holiday treats

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