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Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe

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Delight in these festive Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms—soft, chewy chocolate cookies with a refreshing peppermint twist, crowned with a classic Hershey’s Kiss for the perfect holiday treat. Ideal for cookie exchanges and seasonal celebrations, these cookies combine rich unsweetened chocolate and peppermint extract for a balanced flavor that’s both chocolaty and minty.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients & Mix-ins

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For Rolling & Topping

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 36 Hershey’s Kisses

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, melted unsweetened chocolate, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, peppermint extract, and mini chocolate chips. Blend all ingredients thoroughly until a uniform dough forms.
  2. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. This step firms up the dough, making it easier to shape into balls and preventing spreading during baking.
  3. Shape and Coat: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Then, evenly roll each ball in powdered sugar to create a sweet, crackly exterior.
  4. Bake Cookies: Arrange the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft.
  5. Add Hershey’s Kisses: Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, press one Hershey’s Kiss gently into the center of each cookie. The residual heat will slightly melt the chocolate for a perfect attachment.
  6. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely. This cooling step finalizes the texture and allows the kisses to set firmly in place.

Notes

  • For best results, make sure the dough is well chilled before baking to prevent cookie spreading.
  • If you prefer a stronger peppermint flavor, you may add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to maintain crispness and avoid melting the chocolate kisses.

Keywords: chocolate peppermint cookies, Hershey's kisses cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas treats, peppermint extract cookies, chocolate blossom cookies

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