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valentines day blossom cookies on a white plate
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5 from 32 votes

Valentine's Day Blossom Cookies

These Valentine's Day Blossom Cookies are rich, fudgy, and such a simple yet sweet treat to make for Valentine's Day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 Cookies
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • baking sheets or cookie sheets
  • Parchment Paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cookie Scoop
  • mixing bowls
  • piping bag- optional

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ cup Oreo cookies crushed
  • 36 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
  • ¼ cup Seasonal sprinkles if desired
  • 1 cup Candy melts melted - if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and medium speed for 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides. Add the sugar and continue beating for 5 to 7 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Mix in the vanilla and eggs until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture and beat until mixed.
  • Fold the crushed Oreo cookies into the batter.
  • Using a small (1 tablespoon) cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough and shape into balls.
  • If desired, roll the dough in seasonal sprinkles.
  • Place on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are puffed and the edges are set.
  • After removing the cookies from the oven, press one kiss into the center of each cookie.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool completely. The candies will look like they are melting but do not disturb them and they will resolidify in the correct shape.
  • If desired, drizzle with melted candy and allow it to set before serving and/or storing.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Cooled cookies can also be frozen but sudden temperature changes may cause the candy to “bloom” which is harmless but not pretty.

Notes

  • Blossom Cookies are known for spreading, so make sure that your oven is completely warm before you add the cookies to the oven this will help prevent the spreading.
  • I strongly recommend that you use unsalted butter when making these cookies as unsalted butter usually has less water content than salted butter.
  • If you don't have Oreo's on hand, you can leave them out and just have chocolate cookies. Cookies didn't turn out perfectly round?
  • While they are still hot, gently place a glass or mason jar over the the top of the cookie and slowly shift the cookie around to round the edges.
  • Be very gentle while doing this.
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg