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Close-up of red velvet blossom cookies showing soft texture and candy center.

Red Velvet Blossoms

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 48 Cookies
Calories: 52kcal
Soft red velvet cookies with a sweet chocolate center, simple to make, hard to resist, and perfect for any celebration.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 48 Hershey’s Hug candies unwrapped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa, then set aside
    Bowl of cocoa powder and baking soda being whisked together.
  • Beat the butter on medium speed for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed
  • Add sugar and continue beating for 5 to 7 minutes until fluffy
  • Add the egg, vanilla, and food coloring, then mix until evenly combined
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined
  • Slowly add the milk while mixing, adding only enough to soften the dough
  • Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls
    Scoop of bright red cookie dough ready for baking.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart
    Freshly baked red velvet cookies topped with striped chocolate kisses.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until puffed and edges are set
  • Cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then press one Hug candy into the center of each cookie
    Rows of red velvet blossom cookies cooling on parchment paper.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely without disturbing the candies
    Two red velvet blossom cookies on a white plate with candy kisses in the background.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 10 days. Cookies can also be frozen, but avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent candy bloom.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg