Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite treat: Easy Hershey's Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies! Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie with a rich red velvet flavor, topped with a creamy Hershey's Kiss. These cookies aren't just delicious; they're also quick to make, surprisingly healthy (especially when you control the ingredients!), and bursting with flavor. As a busy parent myself, I know the value of a simple, satisfying recipe that doesn't compromise on taste. These cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and I can't wait for you to experience the joy of baking – and devouring – them!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Every Christmas, my grandma would bake dozens of different cookies. But the red velvet Blossoms were always the first to disappear. There was just something about that combination of the soft, slightly tangy cookie and the sweet HERSHEY'S KISS on top that made them irresistible. Now, whenever I bake a batch, I'm instantly transported back to her warm kitchen, surrounded by family and the sweet smell of the holidays.
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- For the Topping:
- 36 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk. Mix until well combined – no lumps!
- Roll: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Bake: Place the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Top: Immediately press a Hershey's Kiss gently into the center of each cookie.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Easy Hershey’s Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk. Mix until well combined – no lumps!1 box red velvet cake mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons milk
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss gently into the center of each cookie.36 Hershey’s Kisses
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.