Sugar Cookie Blossoms
The delicious combination of cookies and Hershey's Kisses is a holiday classic. And while traditional blossom cookies are made with peanut butter, there are a variety of ways to make these delicious treats without the need for nuts! This easy recipe for sugar cookie blossoms allows you to add some holiday cheer to your desserts this Christmas with some festive red and green sprinkles and a white chocolate candy on top.
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What Do I Need to Make Sugar Cookie Blossoms?
With the help of this red and green holiday recipe, you can combine two classic cookies into one delicious Christmas snack. And since they're so simple to make and decorate, they're perfect for celebrating together as a family during the holiday season. To make your own sugar cookie blossoms at home, you'll need:
- Butter
- Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Milk
- Red and green sugar crystals
- Hershey's Sugar Cookie Kisses
How Do I Make Sugar Cookie Blossoms?
You're going to love the delicious combination of sugar cookies and white chocolate in this blossom cookie recipe. But the best part about this simple holiday treat is how easy it is to make! Since each cookie features a Hershey's Kiss on top, there's no need to spend time decorating your cookies after they're finished baking. In fact, these cookies are so easy, there are only four steps in the recipe!
Step One: Prepare the Cookie Dough
Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat to combine. After that, you can pour your flour, baking soda, and salt into the bowl. Use your mixer to blend the ingredients together until a soft dough begins to form. Then add a festive touch to your dough by mixing the red and green sugar crystals in by hand with a wooden spoon.
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Step Two: Bake the Cookies
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough out of the bowl. Roll the dough between your hands to form a smooth ball, then place the dough ball on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Leave around one inch between each cookie to allow for spreading as the cookies bake. Place the cookies in a 350 degree oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to brown.
Step Three: Add the Kisses
After removing the cookies from the oven, immediately press your Hershey's Kisses into the top of each cookie while they're still warm. Then, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for around five minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Sugar Cookie Blossom Ideas
These quick and easy cookies are packed with flavor, making them perfect for any holiday celebration. But my favorite part about this easy recipe is how simple it is to customize. Try these different decorating ideas to create treats that are as unique as they are delicious.
- Try different Kiss flavors. Using sugar cookie flavored Kisses is a great way to enhance the flavor of your blossom cookies. But with so many flavors to choose from, you'll have your pick of delicious toppings for your treats. Go with a traditional milk chocolate Kiss or add a peppermint Kiss to the top of your cookies for even more holiday cheer.
- Roll the cookies in sprinkles. Adding the red and green sugar to the cookie dough is a great way to add some festive holiday colors to your cookies. But if you a bigger pop of color, try rolling the dough balls in the sugar before baking them. After forming the dough ball, roll the ball in the red or green sugar and place it on the baking sheet. Then, continue baking according to the recipe instructions.
- Roll the cookie dough in sugar. Another simple way to decorate your cookies is by rolling each dough ball in plain white sugar. This decorating method is the most traditional way to top blossom cookies. Simply roll the dough ball in sugar until it's fully coated, then bake the cookies according to the instructions in the recipe.
- Replace melted Kisses, if needed. While the Kisses should retain their shape as the cookies cool, some may melt too much for your liking. If your Kisses turn out too melted, allow the cookies to cool completely, then carefully pull the melted Kiss off the top. After that, you can lightly press a fresh Kiss into the top of the cookie.
How Do You Store Sugar Cookie Blossoms?
Make sure to allow your sugar cookies to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container for storage. Your cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to five days.
The baked cookies can also be frozen for up to one month. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and allow them to freeze solid. Then, transfer the cookies to a freezer bag for storage. To enjoy the frozen cookies, allow them to thaw to room temperature.
Sugar Cookie Blossoms
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon milk
- Red and green sugar crystals
- 24 Hershey's Sugar Cookie Kisses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and mix until smooth.
- Pour in the milk and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the red and green sugar crystals and carefully fold them into the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the dough and roll it into a ball between your hands. Place it on the lined baking sheet. Continue rolling until all the dough has been formed into balls.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to brown.
- Press one Kiss into the top of each cookie immediately after removing them from the oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
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