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.

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By: Casey Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:06:54 GMT Irresistible Desserts

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A plate of chocolate cookies decorated with colorful sprinkles and topped with shiny chocolate candy.

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.

A plate of chocolate cookies decorated with colorful sprinkles and topped with a chocolate candy sits on a cooling rack.

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.

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Chocolate Blossom Cookies

Prep Time:: 15 Minutes
Cook Time:: 11 Minutes
Total Time:: 26 Minutes
Servings:: 33

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Chocolate cookies rolled in festive sprinkles and topped with chocolate kisses. A rich, chocolatey version of traditional peanut butter blossoms.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour.
1/2 cup cocoa powder.
1 tsp cornstarch.
1/2 tsp baking soda.
1/4 tsp baking powder.
1/8 tsp fine sea salt.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
1 cup granulated sugar.
1 large egg.
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter.
1 tsp vanilla extract.
Christmas nonpareils for rolling.
33 chocolate kisses, unwrapped.

Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Mix flour, cocoa, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cream Butter And Sugar: Cream butter and sugar for 2 minutes.

3. Add Egg And Flavoring: Beat in egg, then peanut butter and vanilla.

4. Combine Wet And Dry: Mix in dry ingredients until combined.

5. Form Dough Balls: Scoop 1 tbsp-sized balls and place on a lined baking sheet.

6. Chill Dough: Chill dough for 2 hours or overnight.

7. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F.

8. Add Sprinkles: Roll dough balls in sprinkles and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

9. Bake Cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes until the surface cracks.

10.

10. Cool And Add Kisses: Cool cookies for 5 minutes, then add chocolate kisses on top.

11.

11. Set The Chocolate: Freeze cookies for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients.
Must chill dough for at least 2 hours.
Don't overbake - look for surface cracks.
Freezing prevents kisses from melting.

Tools You'll Need

Baking sheets.
Parchment paper.
Electric mixer.
Cookie scoop.
Wire rack.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.

Eggs.
Dairy.
Peanuts.
Wheat/Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.

Calories: 125
Total Fat: 7 g
Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
Protein: 3 g