Description
Easy Hersheys Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies: Rich red velvet cookies with Hershey’s kisses. Quick, comforting, and perfect for impressing a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz/432g) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (76g) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 36–40 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dough Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and a soft dough forms. The consistency should be slightly sticky but still manageable. If the dough seems too wet, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 2: Shape the Cookies Place the granulated sugar in a small bowl. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball between your palms until smooth, then coat thoroughly in the granulated sugar. This creates a beautiful sparkle and slight crunch on the finished cookies. Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Step 3: Bake to Perfection Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Don’t overbake – these Easy Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies should maintain their soft texture. While the cookies are baking, unwrap all your Hershey’s Kisses and keep them nearby.
- Step 4: Add the Chocolate Kiss As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. Apply gentle, even pressure to create a slight crater without pushing all the way through. The heat from the cookies will secure the chocolate without melting it completely. If you notice the kisses starting to melt too quickly, you can place the entire cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Cool and Set Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This gradual cooling process helps the cookies maintain their shape and allows the chocolate kisses to set properly. Once fully cooled, your Easy Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies are ready to serve or store.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg