Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe
Add a little chocolate and peppermint magic to your kitchen with this simple, festive Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms recipe. Perfect for cookie swaps!
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
- ½ 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for 5 minutes until creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Continue beating for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and eggs until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until just incorporated.
- Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), portion the dough and roll it into balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The chocolates may appear to melt slightly, but allow them to rest and they will harden as they cool.
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Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened before you begin.
- For perfectly round cookies, use a cookie scoop to ensure consistent portion sizes, and gently roll them in your hands to shape them evenly.
- If you are adding crushed candy canes, chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before baking. This will help them maintain their shape.
- Be patient while the cookies cool completely after adding the Kisses. Moving them too soon can smudge the candy.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 171IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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