Easter Blossom Cookies (Print Version)
Soft buttery cookies with chocolate kisses and pastel sprinkles for spring.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
→ Decoration
08 - 36 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
09 - Pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar for coating
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until mixture appears light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until dough comes together and no flour streaks remain.
06 - Sop level tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into smooth balls between palms. Roll each ball generously in pastel sprinkles or sanding sugar to coat completely.
07 - Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges appear set while centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Immediately upon removing from oven, gently press one chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie until base is flush with dough.
10 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to wire rack until completely cooled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They are the perfect balance of tender and chewy, with that melty chocolate surprise in the middle.
- The dough comes together in minutes, but they look like you spent all afternoon making them special.
02 -
- Timing matters for the chocolate, press those kisses in right when the cookies come out or they will crack instead of nestling in.
- Do not overbake, the centers should still feel soft when you take them out because they keep cooking on the hot pan.
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to roll, but do not let it get rock hard or the cookies will not spread properly.
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking so all the cookies get evenly golden.