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Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms

Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms for Festive Cheer

Delicious Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms are fudgy cookies topped with candy cane kisses, perfect for holiday festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use a spoon-and-level method for best results.
  • ⅓ cup Dutch process cocoa powder Avoid regular cocoa for optimal texture and taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder Ensure it's fresh for the best results.
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda Ensure you use the correct type as indicated.
  • a pinch Salt Enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • ⅓ cup Light brown sugar Dark brown sugar can work as a substitute.
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar Essential for rolling the dough balls.
  • 2 Egg yolks Using them at room temperature promotes a better texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract Always opt for pure vanilla.
For the Topping
  • 24 Candy Cane Hershey Kisses Frozen to maintain shape while baking.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, blending until pale and fluffy.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until combined.
  6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and roll in granulated sugar before placing on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 7-8 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  8. Press a frozen Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after baking.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Follow expert tips for measuring ingredients and ensure ideal baking conditions to achieve perfect cookies.

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