Hershey's Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies Recipe
This Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies Recipe brings together the best of both worlds—classic red velvet and iconic Hershey’s Kisses.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 24 –30 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
- ¼ cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugars.
- Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, milk, and food coloring.
- Mix until smooth and red.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet.
- Mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls.
- Coat each ball in sugar.
- Place on baking sheet two inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Remove and immediately press Hershey’s Kiss on top.
- Cool on rack completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for 20 minutes for perfect shape.
- Use gel red coloring for deeper color.
- Don’t overbake—cookies firm up while cooling.
- Unwrap Hershey’s Kisses before baking starts.
- Store in airtight jars for longer freshness.