Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies
Red Velvet Blossom Cookies are the perfect treat to bring a splash of color and a burst of flavor to any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, hosting a holiday gathering, or simply craving a deliciously sweet dessert, these cookies are a surefire way to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 package Hershey's Kisses or any preferred chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until everything is combined. Then, add the buttermilk and continue mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together and is well combined. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll it into balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The cookies will spread slightly and look set at the edges but still soft in the center.
- Add Hershey's Kisses: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press a Hershey's Kiss (or other chocolate) into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. The chocolate will harden as the cookies cool down.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the cookies have cooled, serve and enjoy these sweet, indulgent Red Velvet Blossom Cookies!
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