Red Velvet Kiss Cookies
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In this delicious dessert recipe, red velvet cookie dough is rolled in powdered sugar, baked, then topped with Hershey’s hugs, creating Red Velvet Kiss Cookies. They’re a tasty treat anytime, but especially perfect for a Valentine’s Day dessert!
This recipe is just in time for Valentines Day. These red velvet cookies are both beautiful and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 12 Hershey’s Hugs Candies
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 325°F.
Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl mix together melted butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Combine an egg with the other wet ingredients. Add in food coloring, vanilla and vinegar.
After the wet ingredients are combined, add in the dry ingredients and mix well.
When the dough is ready, roll a heaping tablespoon into a ball then roll in powdered sugar and place on a baking stone or parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes.
After the red velvet cookies come out of the oven place a Hershey hug or kiss in the middle of the cookie and allow it to melt in.
These cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day parties or treats for your sweet. Bake some today and share with the ones you love.
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Red Velvet Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 12 Hershey’s Hugs or Kisses
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 325°F.
- Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the melted butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together. Add the egg and combine.
- Add the food coloring, vanilla and vinegar, and combine well.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until a solid dough forms.
- After the dough is ready, roll a heaping tablespoon into a ball then roll in the powdered sugar and place on a baking stone or parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat to make all of the cookies.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes.
- After the cookies come out of the oven, immediately place a Hershey hug or kiss in the middle of the cookie and allow it to melt partially into the cookie.
Nutrition Facts
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