Description
Sweet chocolate blossom cookies bring nostalgic comfort with their perfect chocolate base and signature Hershey’s kiss center. Delicate crackled edges and rich cocoa flavor promise a delightful treat you’ll savor with each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
Flavoring and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 24 chocolate kisses (Hershey’s Kisses), unwrapped
Instructions
- Craft the decadent chocolate cookie base by whipping softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency that resembles soft peaks.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until the liquid ingredients meld seamlessly with the butter-sugar mixture, creating a smooth, glossy foundation.
- In a separate vessel, sift together the flour, rich cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring a uniform blend of dry ingredients without any lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and the texture to firm.
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a pristine surface for the cookies.
- Extract tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough, rolling them into perfect spheres. Delicately coat each ball in granulated sugar, creating a sparkling exterior.
- Arrange the sugar-crusted dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to prevent merging during baking.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for a set exterior while maintaining a slightly soft center that promises a tender bite.
- Immediately upon removal from the oven, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie, allowing the heat to slightly crack the cookie’s edges and create a rustic appearance.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, allowing the chocolate kiss to set perfectly.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a perfect, compact cookie shape during baking.
- Experiment with different chocolate kiss flavors like caramel, peanut butter, or dark chocolate to create unique variations of the classic recipe.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the butter and egg blend smoothly, creating a more consistent and tender cookie texture.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same delicious results for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg