Description
Easter Blossom Cookies are soft and chewy sugar cookies rolled in colorful sanding sugar, baked until lightly puffed, and topped with a classic chocolate kiss. These festive spring cookies are easy to make and perfect for Easter gatherings, parties, and family baking.
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 quarter teaspoon baking soda
1 quarter teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 half cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 and 1 half teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Brightly colored sanding sugar
32 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
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Slowly add dry ingredients on low speed and mix just until incorporated.
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Add milk gradually until dough is soft but not sticky.
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Scoop dough and roll into balls. Coat each ball in colored sanding sugar.
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Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes until puffed and edges are set but not browned.
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Cool 2 minutes, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake. Cookies should not brown.
Unwrap chocolate kisses before baking to save time.
Chocolate may look soft after pressing into warm cookies but will firm up as it cools.
Store in an airtight container up to 1 week at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American