Red Velvet Blossom Cookies
These irresistible red velvet blossom cookies are a perfect simple treat that comes together so easily. Only 6 ingredients, about 10 minutes to prep and so easy to vary by pressing any of your favorite Hershey kiss variety, or another favorite chocolate into the center. These are great for Valentine's Day, a cozy day of baking and more!24
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix 15.25 oz.
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp espresso powder (optional!)
- 1 cup regular or coarse sugar
- 24 Hershey's kiss candies or other mini chocolate candy
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined. Add the red velvet cake mix and and espresso powder (if using) and stir until fully incorporated.
- Chill for about 30 minutes.
- When dough can easily be rolled into balls, form into 1½ inch balls and roll in sugar to coat.
- Bake in oven preheated to 350°F for about 8-10 minutes, until edges start to set and the cookies are puffed and barely starting to crinkle.
- Remove from oven and gently press a chocolate candy kiss into the center of each, allowing to cool completely before eating.
- If using a Hugs candy kiss, the candy will not fully hold shape, but rather melt into the cookie slightly. If you leave transfer them to the fridge or freezer until set that will keep them from melting into the cookie. The regular chocolate kisses set ok if not touched until set.
Notes
Hershey's kisses with white chocolate seem to melt a lot more than the milk or dark chocolate varieties. You can transfer the cookies to the fridge or freezer briefly after pressing the candy into the cookie, or let them sit without touching at all until set. You can do this when using any chocolate if desired to keep them from melting much.
The sugar coating can make the cookies a touch challenging to press into the baked cookies. You can take a very sharp knife and make a small slit to help get the kiss into the cookie a bit more easily. I find that is really helpful.
Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-4 days. They will be the best texture in the first two days. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg