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Easter Blossom Cookies

These cheerful Easter Blossom Cookies are simple to make, featuring a soft dough rolled in colorful sugar and topped with a chocolate kiss, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Add just enough to soften the dough.
Coating and Topping
  • various colors of brightly colored sanding sugar
  • 32 pieces Hershey Kisses, unwrapped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking liners.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low until just combined.
  6. Stream in the milk, adding just enough to soften the dough.
Baking
  1. Use a small cookie scoop to portion the dough and roll each portion into balls.
  2. Roll each ball in the colored sugar and place 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until puffed and the edges are just set.
  4. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes before pressing a Hershey Kiss into the center of each.
  5. Let them cool for 5 additional minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with cold milk or coffee, and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze cookies without kisses for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw before adding kisses.