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Easter Blossom Cookies: A Festive Springtime Delight

These Easter Blossom Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, chewy, and chocolatey goodness! Coated in festive pastel sanding sugar and topped with a signature Hershey Kiss, they’re a delightful treat for springtime celebrations and Easter gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Butter – softened to create a rich and moist texture
  • Sugar – sweetens the cookies and enhances their chewiness
  • Egg – helps bind the dough together
  • Vanilla & Almond Extracts – adds depth of flavor with a subtle nutty and floral note
  • Flour – the structural base of the cookies
  • Baking Soda – helps the cookies rise slightly and maintain their shape
  • Salt – balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor
  • Milk – adds moisture to the dough
  • Pastel Sanding Sugar – coats the cookies for a festive colorful finish
  • Hershey Kisses – the signature chocolate center that completes the cookie

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prepare
  2. Set the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  3. Pour different pastel sanding sugars into small bowls for easy rolling later.
Mix the Dough
  1. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, salt, and milk, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Shape & Coat
  1. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls.
  2. Coat each ball in a pastel sanding sugar of your choice and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake to Perfection
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are just set but still soft.
  2. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes.
Add the Finishing Touch
  1. Press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each warm cookie, allowing it to slightly melt into place.
  2. Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Swap out Hershey Kisses for mini chocolate eggs for a fun variation.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.
  • These cookies make a perfect edible gift for Easter baskets!