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Red Velvet Blossom Cookies

Soft and chewy red velvet cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a classic chocolate kiss for a festive dessert treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring gel preferred
  • 24 chocolate kiss candies unwrapped
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and mix until combined.
  5. Stir in milk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
  7. Roll dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar.
  8. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Press chocolate kiss into center while warm.
  10. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

For extra softness, slightly underbake cookies. Store in airtight container up to 4 days.