Description
Indulge your sweet tooth this holiday season with Chocolate Caramel Blossoms! These soft, chocolatey cookies are a crowd-pleaser, featuring a delectable caramel kiss on top that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight treats, these cookies are not only easy to make but also fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. With just a few simple ingredients and quick steps, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful cookies that promise to bring joy and sweetness to any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Dutch Process Baking Cocoa
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (plus additional for coating)
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 tbsp Milk (1%, 2%, or Fat-free)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 10 oz bag of Hershey Caramel Kisses
- Sea Salt Flakes (optional)
- Salted Caramel Sugar (optional)
- Dark Cocoa Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and cocoa in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until fully blended.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place on sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, add caramel kisses on top, then bake for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg