Description
Mint Chocolate Kiss Blossom Cookies are a crowd‑pleasing holiday favorite featuring soft mint‑infused dough crowned with a decadent chocolate kiss. This easy, no‑frosting recipe yields 24 bite‑size treats that showcase a vibrant green hue and a refreshing mint flavor balanced by rich chocolate. Perfect for festive gatherings, gift‑giving, or a simple sweet snack, these cookies bake in just 12 minutes and stay tender for days, making them an essential addition to any seasonal bake‑off. Enjoy now!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mint chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Add green food coloring if desired.
- Roll dough into balls and place on prepared sheet.
- Bake 10‑12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Press a mint chocolate kiss into each warm cookie.
- Cool on sheet briefly, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
- For extra mint intensity
- add a few drops of peppermint extract to the dough. Chill dough for 15 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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