Dessert

Christmas Sugar Cookie Blossoms Recipe

ByThomas Greene November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Introduction

Christmas Sugar Cookie Blossoms are festive, soft cookies topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss and colorful sprinkles. These delightful treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift to share with friends and family.

The image shows a pile of small ring-shaped cookies on a white marbled surface, each cookie covered in colorful sprinkles. The cookies have a base layer of pale, creamy dough with an even coating of red, green, and white sprinkles, creating a festive look. Positioned on top of each cookie in the center is a smooth, shiny milk chocolate drop, which is conical and adds rich brown contrast to the bright sprinkles. The cookies are stacked casually, some leaning against others, showing their rounded edges and textured sprinkle coating. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

10 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Dash of salt
18 Hershey’s Kisses
Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy, about 2 minutes on medium-high speed.
Step 4: Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 5: Stir in the lemon extract and lemon zest until combined.
Step 6: Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. If the dough feels sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
Step 7: Roll the dough into 1/2-inch balls using a cookie scoop or your hands, then roll each ball in the Christmas sprinkles to coat.
Step 8: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8 minutes, or until the bottoms are just starting to turn golden. The cookies should remain soft to the touch.
Step 9: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes. Press a Hershey’s Kiss gently into the center of each cookie, then immediately place the pan in the refrigerator so the chocolate sets without melting.
Step 10: Keep the cookies refrigerated until completely cool, then transfer them to an airtight container for storage.

Tips & Variations

For a citrus twist, substitute the lemon extract and zest with orange or lime for a different flavor profile.
If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly underbake them and allow residual heat to finish cooking once out of the oven.
Use almond extract instead of lemon for a nutty aroma that pairs beautifully with the chocolate kisses.
Try rolling the dough balls in crushed peppermint candies instead of sprinkles for a festive touch.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before serving, you can bring them to room temperature for a softer texture. These cookies also freeze well; thaw them overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a small round cookie decorated like a Christmas wreath, placed inside a square festive red tin lined with white parchment paper; the cookie has a cream-colored base, topped with a thick layer of green sprinkles arranged in a ring shape to resemble leaves, dotted with small round red sprinkles as berries, and crowned with a single brown chocolate kiss in the center. In the blurry background, more matching wreath cookies are stacked on a white plate on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use whole eggs instead of just egg yolks?

Using whole eggs will change the texture slightly, making the cookies less tender. The recipe calls for yolks to keep the cookies soft and rich, but if using whole eggs, reduce the quantity to one and expect a firmer cookie.

What can I use if I don’t have lemon extract?

If you don’t have lemon extract, you can substitute it with vanilla extract or another citrus extract like orange. Fresh lemon zest is crucial for that bright flavor, so try to include it even if you swap the extract.