Description
These Christmas Sugar Cookie Blossoms are festive, buttery cookies topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss, perfect for holiday celebrations. Infused with lemon zest and extract, these soft and fragrant sugar cookies are rolled in colorful sprinkles to add a cheerful crunch. A simple, no-fuss recipe yields a delightful treat that’s great for gifting or enjoying at holiday parties.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
Topping
- 18 Hershey’s Kisses
- Christmas sprinkles, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and a dash of salt together. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar. In a separate large bowl, beat the room temperature butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed for a couple of minutes until the mixture is soft and fluffy.
- Add Egg Yolks. Add the egg yolks one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing thoroughly after each addition to incorporate fully.
- Mix in Lemon Flavor. Stir in the lemon extract and lemon zest until evenly combined to add a bright citrus flavor to the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If the dough feels sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
- Form Dough Balls. Using a cookie scooper or your hands, roll the dough into 1/2 inch balls. Then roll each ball in Christmas sprinkles, coating the outside completely.
- Bake the Cookies. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until the bottoms turn slightly golden brown but the cookies remain soft to the touch. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes. Then gently press one Hershey’s Kiss in the center of each cookie. Immediately place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to prevent the chocolate from melting and to set the kisses firmly.
- Store Properly. Once completely cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and maintain the chocolate topping.
Notes
- If your dough is too sticky, chilling it helps make it easier to handle and prevents spreading during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for best creaming results and cookie texture.
- Keep a close eye on baking time; these cookies should stay soft and chewy rather than crisp.
- Refrigerating immediately after adding the chocolate kiss helps maintain the signature blossom look without melting.
- These cookies are perfect for making ahead and storing in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas cookies, sugar cookies, holiday baking, Hershey's kisses, lemon sugar cookies, festive treats
