Name: Chocolate Blossom Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 43 min
Cuisine: American
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; 115 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 100 g brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 30 g granulated sugar; 30 g sprinkles; 30 g powdered sugar; 24 Hershey’s kisses, unwrapped

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

115 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)

100 g brown sugar

1 large egg (room temperature)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

30 g granulated sugar

30 g sprinkles

30 g powdered sugar

24 Hershey’s kisses (unwrapped)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside for later.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well and set aside.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the softened butter until creamy and pale, about 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is fluffy.

Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.

Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined and no flour streaks remain.

Step 6: Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough and roll it into a ball with your hands.

Step 7: Roll each dough ball in either granulated sugar, sprinkles, or powdered sugar. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one inch of space between them.

Step 8: Bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes, or until they look puffy. While baking, unwrap all Hershey’s kisses. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press a kiss into the center of each one.

Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, or enjoy them warm.

Tips & Variations

For a richer chocolate flavor, try replacing half the cocoa powder with melted dark chocolate in the dough.

Use different colored sprinkles to match seasonal themes or celebrations.

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies keep their shape better.

Substitute Hershey’s kisses with your favorite chocolate candies if preferred.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, you can use salted butter, but reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe to prevent the cookies from becoming too salty.

Why are my cookies spreading too much?

If your cookies spread too much, try chilling the dough before baking or check that your butter isn’t too melted. Using cooler ingredients helps maintain dough shape during baking.