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Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms

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Delightful cookies combining the rich taste of red velvet cake with the crunch of a cookie and sweetness of a Hershey’s Kiss on top.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • Hershey’s Kisses (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in size and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  8. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer shelf life.

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Keywords: red velvet, cookies, dessert, Hershey's Kisses, baking

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