Why Make This Recipe

Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms are a fun twist on traditional cookies. They combine the rich flavor of red velvet with the sweetness of chocolate kisses. These cookies are perfect for celebrations, holidays, or just a special treat at home. They look beautiful, taste delightful, and are sure to impress anyone who tries them!

How to Make Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

Ingredients

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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
Add in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until everything is combined well.
Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until the flour mixture disappears.
Using a tablespoon, scoop out 18 equally sized cookie dough balls. Roll them in your hands and then roll them in the red sanding sugar.
Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
As soon as you pull them out of the oven, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie gently.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

How to Serve Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

These cookies can be served warm or at room temperature. They are perfect for sharing with friends and family. You can stack them on a platter or place them in a cookie jar for a fun, colorful display.

How to Store Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about a week. If you want to keep them longer, consider freezing them. Just make sure to wrap them tightly.

Tips to Make Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

Ensure your butter is softened for easy creaming with the sugars.
Do not overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients; mixing just until combined gives a better texture.
Experiment with different kinds of chocolate kisses for a fun variation.

Variation

For a fun twist, try adding white chocolate chips or nuts into the dough. You can also substitute the red food coloring with another color for a different look!

FAQs

1. Can I use regular food coloring instead of gel?
Yes, you can use liquid food coloring, but gel will give you a richer color with less moisture.

2. What if I don’t have red sanding sugar?
If you don’t have red sanding sugar, you can use regular granulated sugar. The color will be different, but the taste will still be amazing!

3. Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before baking. Just roll them in sugar right before you bake!