Can I use a different type of chocolate instead of Hershey’s Kisses?

Yes! You can substitute Hershey’s Kisses with Reese’s Mini Cups, Lindt truffles, or even a small square of your favorite chocolate bar. Just ensure the piece is small enough to fit neatly in the cookie center.

Do I need red food coloring, or can I skip it?

Red food coloring gives the cookies their signature “red velvet” appearance, but it’s optional. Skipping it will still yield delicious cookies, but they’ll have a more natural hue.

What can I use if I don’t have red sanding sugar?

No red sanding sugar? No problem! Use regular granulated sugar or mix granulated sugar with a drop of red food coloring. For festive occasions, colorful sprinkles can also work.

Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can prepare the dough, roll it into balls, and freeze them for up to a month. When ready to bake, roll the frozen dough balls in sugar and bake directly from the freezer, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.

Why did my cookies spread too much during baking?

If your cookies spread excessively, it’s likely due to overly soft butter or unchilled dough. Make sure your butter is softened but not melted, and consider chilling the dough for 15–20 minutes before baking.

How can I store these cookies, and how long do they stay fresh?

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months. Let frozen cookies thaw at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies Perfect valentine’s day

Description

Soft, chewy, and beautifully red velvet cookies topped with Hershey’s Kisses, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

7 tbsp butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp red food coloring gel
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup red sanding sugar
18 Hershey’s Kisses

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
Scoop out 18 dough balls, roll in red sanding sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, then press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing them from the oven. Let cool on the sheet before transferring.

Notes

You can substitute red sanding sugar with granulated sugar or sprinkles for variety.
Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes if it’s too soft to handle.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 134
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 147mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 23mg

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