Cherry Chocolate Blossoms
Indulge in the irresistible fusion of rich chocolate and sweet maraschino cherries with these delightful Cherry Chocolate Blossoms. These soft, chewy cookies start with a luscious cocoa-infused dough, studded with bites of tangy cherries for a unique twist on classic flavors. Topped with a signature Hershey's Kiss, each cookie is a perfect balance of decadence and nostalgia. Ready in just 25 minutes, these crowd-pleasing treats are ideal for holiday trays, special occasions, or an everyday dessert that feels indulgent yet effortless. Serve them with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of tea for a comforting and memorable treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses (or similar chocolate candies)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the milk to create a smooth dough.
Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
While the cookies bake, unwrap the Hershey's Kisses (or similar chocolate candies) and set them aside.
As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, gently press one Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Cherry Chocolate Blossoms with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.8 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.7 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1490 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 523.0 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 353.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1428 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
