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CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BLOSSOMS

Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe

Delight in these Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms—chewy cookies filled with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chewy Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms, Easy Cookies, Family Cookies, Festive Recipes, holiday treats
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Freezing Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 34 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • spoon

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately to avoid excess flour.
  • ¾ cup Cocoa Powder (Dutch process) Regular cocoa powder isn't recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Works best with Dutch process cocoa.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Ensure it’s softened for mixing ease.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed tightly in the measuring cup.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Used for rolling the dough balls.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Use large eggs at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract is recommended.

For the Center

  • 34 Candy Cane Hershey Kisses (frozen) Freezing keeps their shape during baking.

Instructions

Cookie Preparation

  • Unwrap 34 Candy Cane Hershey Kisses and freeze them for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch process cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract until combined and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Scoop dough into 34 equal portions, roll them into balls, and coat in granulated sugar before placing on your baking sheets.
  • Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the cookies look set but still soft.
  • Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a frozen Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  • Allow cookies to cool until the Kisses are set.

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch. Measure ingredients carefully for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg