Candy Cane Blossom Cookies are a festive and delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. These soft, buttery cookies are infused with a hint of peppermint, then rolled in sparkling sugar for a touch of holiday magic. Topped with a classic Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss, these cookies combine the refreshing taste of peppermint with the comforting sweetness of sugar cookies. The contrast of textures—crisp edges, soft centers, and a creamy candy cane kiss on top—makes them an irresistible addition to any holiday cookie platter.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup red or green sanding sugar (for rolling)
- 24 Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and beat until well combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the sanding sugar until fully coated.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should remain soft.
- Add the Candy Cane Kisses:
- Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press a Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Candy Cane Blossom Cookies, a festive and delicious treat that will bring holiday cheer to your home!
