Description

Delight in these delicious Chocolate Blossom Cookies featuring a rich cocoa cookie base topped with a classic Hershey’s kiss. Coated in sugar, sprinkles, or powdered sugar, these bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful mix of chocolatey flavor and festive texture.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

150 g all-purpose flour
50 g natural cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

115 g unsalted butter, softened
100 g brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coatings & Toppings

30 g granulated sugar
30 g sprinkles
30 g powdered sugar
24 Hershey’s kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, natural cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together until evenly mixed.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Add the brown sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing.
Form and Coat Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into portions and roll each into a ball. Coat each ball by rolling them separately in granulated sugar, sprinkles, or powdered sugar as desired. Place the coated dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake and Add Hershey’s Kisses: Bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes until set. Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press one unwrapped Hershey’s kiss into the center of each cookie to create the signature blossom look.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming.
Press the Hershey’s kiss into the cookie immediately after baking to avoid cracking.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Use room temperature egg to ensure even mixing and smooth dough.
For variation, try using different flavored chocolate kisses or coatings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Blossom Cookies, Hershey's Kiss Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Cookies, Cocoa Cookies