Description
A delightful twist on classic cookies, these Red Velvet Kiss Cookies combine the rich flavor of red velvet cake with the sweetness of Hershey’s Kisses.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Hershey’s Kisses for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but centers are soft.
- Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after baking.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vibrant red hue, use gel food coloring. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg