Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks); 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 36 Hershey’s Kisses candy cane candies (unwrapped); Assorted sprinkles or crushed peppermints (optional)

Can there be a more perfect holiday combo than chocolate and peppermint? If you're looking for cookie recipes but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, you'll love this Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe.

They’re easy to make, eye-catching, and packed with rich chocolate flavor balanced by cool, minty sweetness. This is the perfect recipe to bake with kids, make for a holiday party, or just treat yourself. If you love chocolate, also try our Strawberry Kiss Cake Mix Cookies Recipe.

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This cookie recipe uses basic pantry ingredients you probably already have, with the addition of Hershey’s Kisses for that festive touch. If you love the flavor of Oreos, give our Cookies and Cream Cookie Recipe a try!

Chocolate Blossoms

One of the best things about these cookies is how pretty they look with minimal effort. They’re the ideal holiday cookie with the white and red striped Kiss on top. If you need a cookie for that Christmas cookie exchange, look no further!

You can also customize this recipe in a number of ways. For some extra crunch, you can roll the dough in crushed candy canes. If you prefer a more classic look, red and green sprinkles work just as well.

Chocolate peppermint blossom cookies on white plate

Chocolate cookie recipes are always popular, and never more so than during the holiday season. From cookie exchanges to cozy family gatherings, these chocolatey treats are sure to be a hit. There's a chocolate cookie for everyone to enjoy this time of year.

Ingredients For Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe

Flour – Acts as the base of the dough.
Unsweetened cocoa powder – Adds rich, chocolatey flavor to the cookies.
Baking soda – Helps the cookies rise slightly.
Salt – Enhances the overall flavor.
Unsalted butter – Make sure the butter is softened.
Brown sugar - Adds a rich flavor and softness to the cookies.
Granulated sugar – Adds sweetness.
Vanilla extract – Adds a deep flavor.
Eggs and egg yolks – Gives the dough structure.
Hershey’s Kisses candy cane flavor – Red and white candy that tops the cookies.
Optional sprinkles or crushed peppermints – For added texture and decoration

Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe ingredients

How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the dry ingredients - flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt - in a medium bowl and set it aside. Cream the butter in a separate bowl until smooth, then add the sugars and beat until fluffy.

Mixing unsweetened cocoa powder and baking powder in a bowl

Butter or brown sugar and granulated sugar in silver mixing bowl

Mix in the vanilla and eggs until fully combined, then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until the dough forms.

Mixing chocolate cookie batter in a stand mixer

Scoop dough into small, even balls using a cookie scoop or rounded tablespoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet an inch or two apart.

Roll the dough balls in sprinkles or crushed candy canes before baking for an extra festive twist.

Ball of chocolate cookie dough in a cookie scoop

Rolling chocolate cookie dough in crushed peppermints

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are puffed up and set around the edges. Remove the cookies from the oven, and while they are still warm, gently press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each one.

If the candy melts slightly after pressing, don't worry! It will firm up again as the cookies cool. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Balls of chocolate cookie dough on cookie sheet

Be patient while the cookies cool completely after adding the Kisses. Moving them too early can smudge the candy.

chocolate cookie with peppermint Hershey Kiss on top

Tips for Making Chocolate Cookies With Peppermint Kisses

Tip 1: Be sure that the butter is softened before you start. This helps create a creamy, well-mixed dough.

Tip 2: Want perfectly round cookies? Use a cookie scoop for consistent portion sizes and roll them gently in your hands to shape them evenly.

Tip 3:Leave enough space (at least an inch) between the dough balls—they will spread slightly as they bake.

Tip 4: If adding crushed candy canes, chill the dough balls for about 20 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.

FAQS For Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe

Can I use regular chocolate Kisses instead of candy cane ones?

Yes! The candy cane Kisses add a holiday flair, but you can swap them out for regular milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or whatever flavor you love most.

How To Store Chocolate Blossom Cookies?

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze them, though it may cause the chocolate to develop white spots. This is harmless, but it might affect the appearance.

Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms on plate with red and white decorations in background

Blossom cookie recipes are a yummy twist on traditional cookies. With a variety of dough flavors and Hershey's Kisses to choose from, the possibilities are endless! So get creative and let your imagination run wild with different combinations of cookie dough flavors and Hershey's Kisses.

You’ll only need a few basic tools to make Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms, most of which are likely already in your kitchen. A mixing bowl, an electric hand or stand mixer, a whisk, and a cookie scoop will come in handy. A parchment-lined baking sheet ensures easy cleanup.

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This Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms recipe is simple, versatile, and sure to impress everyone, from kids to adults. Whether baking for fun or filling up a cookie platter, these blossom cookies will be the star of the show!