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Let me share my favorite holiday cookie - Christmas Chocolate Blossom Cookies! These beauties start with a rich chocolate cookie base topped with a sweet Hershey's Kiss and festive sprinkles. They're a fun twist on classic peanut butter blossoms that look gorgeous on any cookie platter.
What Makes Them Special
I love how these cookies combine rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter into the perfect soft chewy bite. Those colorful sprinkles make them so festive and pretty. They're simple enough for beginning bakers but still impressive enough for seasoned cookie makers.
What You'll Need
- For the Dough:
- All-purpose flour (1 1/4 cups)
- Rich cocoa powder (1/3 cup)
- Cornstarch for tenderness
- Baking soda and powder
- Fine sea salt
- Soft butter (1/2 cup)
- Regular sugar
- One fresh egg
- Creamy peanut butter
- Pure vanilla
- For Decorating:
- Festive sprinkles
- Unwrapped Hershey's Kisses
Let's Make Cookies
- Mix Your Dry Team:
- Whisk together flour cocoa cornstarch and leaveners.
- Create the Base:
- Cream butter and sugar add egg peanut butter and vanilla then mix in dry ingredients.
- Chill Time:
- Scoop dough balls chill at least 2 hours.
- Ready to Bake:
- Roll in sprinkles bake until puffed and crackly about 9-11 minutes.
- Add the Kiss:
- Press Kisses into warm cookies pop in freezer briefly to set.
My Best Tips
Room temperature butter and eggs make the smoothest dough. Unwrap all your Kisses before you start baking. Don't skip chilling the dough it prevents spreading. And press those chocolates in while the cookies are still warm.
Mix It Up
Try different flavored Kisses like dark chocolate or peppermint. Roll in candy canes or colored sugar. Sometimes I add mini chips nuts or cinnamon to the dough for something different.
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Keep Them Fresh
These stay perfect for a week in an airtight container. Add a slice of bread to keep them soft. You can freeze the baked cookies or dough balls for up to three months just thaw overnight before baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why chill the dough?
Chilling prevents spreading and makes dough easier to roll. At least 2 hours needed.
- → Why put in freezer after adding kisses?
Brief freezing prevents kisses from melting on warm cookies.
- → Can I skip the sprinkles?
Yes, can roll in regular sugar instead for a classic look.
- → Why room temperature ingredients?
Room temp butter and eggs blend better for smoother dough.
- → How do I prevent overbaking?
Look for slight cracking on surface - cookies will set more as they cool.