Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

introduction

These Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms are soft red cookies with a chocolate kiss in the center. They bake fast and look nice for parties or holidays. If you like other red velvet treats, try this easy red velvet cheesecake for a different dessert.

why make this recipe

Make these cookies because they are quick, low fuss, and fun to make with kids. The dough is simple and you only need a few ingredients. They give a big holiday look with little work, and they taste like a soft red velvet cake with chocolate.

how to make Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and red food coloring until the dough is even in color.
4. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt slowly until just mixed.
5. Make 18 equal dough balls. Roll each ball in red sanding sugar so they sparkle.
6. Place the sugared balls on the baking sheet and bake 10 minutes.
7. Right after they come out of the oven, press a Hershey kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then move them to a rack to finish cooling.

Ingredients :

• 7 tbsp butter, 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 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
• Add in the egg yolk, vanilla, and red food coloring and mix until combined.
• Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until the dry ingredients are just incorporated.
• Scoop out 18 equal-sized dough balls and roll them in red sanding sugar.
• Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
• Immediately after baking, press a Hershey kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
• Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

how to serve Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

Serve these warm or at room temperature. They pair well with milk, coffee, or tea. For a simple breakfast tray, serve them with fruit and a plain bagel or try a light savory side like these 4-ingredient cottage cheese bagels for variety.

how to store Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer on a tray until firm, then move to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

tips to make Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

• Use room temperature butter so the dough mixes smooth.
• Roll the dough balls evenly so all cookies bake the same.
• Press the Hershey kiss in while the cookie is still hot so it sticks well.
• If you want deeper red color, add a small extra drop of gel food coloring.
• Do not overbake; the cookies should stay soft.

variation (if any)

• Use dark chocolate or mint kisses for a flavor twist.
• Swap red sanding sugar for white sugar and dust with powdered sugar after baking for a different look.
• Make mini cookies by using smaller dough scoops and smaller candy centers.

FAQs

Q: Can I use regular cocoa instead of Dutch-process?
A: Yes. The recipe asks for cocoa powder; use what you have. The color may vary slightly.

Q: Can I use liquid food coloring?
A: You can, but gel coloring gives stronger color with less liquid. If you use liquid, add a tiny bit to avoid thinning the dough.

Q: Can I make the dough ahead?
A: Yes. Chill the dough in the fridge for up to 24 hours and roll and bake when ready.

Q: What if my kisses melt too much?
A: If they flatten, the cookie was too hot or the oven ran hot. Let cookies cool slightly before pressing, or reduce oven time by 1–2 minutes.

Conclusion

For a quick, pretty holiday cookie with a chocolate center, these Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms work great. If you want another easy Red Velvet cookie idea and more tips, see this helpful guide: Easy Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies – Lifestyle of a Foodie.

Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

These soft red cookies with a chocolate kiss in the center are quick and perfect for holidays or parties.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 18 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Cookie Dough

• 7 tbsp butter, softened Use room temperature butter for smooth mixing.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 tsp red food coloring gel Use extra for deeper color if desired.
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder You can use regular cocoa instead of Dutch-process.
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup red sanding sugar For rolling the dough balls.
• 18 pieces Hershey chocolate kisses Press into hot cookies after baking.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add in the egg yolk, vanilla, and red food coloring and mix until combined.
4. Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until the dry ingredients are just incorporated.
5. Scoop out 18 equal-sized dough balls and roll them in red sanding sugar.

Baking

1. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
2. Immediately after baking, press a Hershey kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
3. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage.