I love making these Easter blossom cookies when spring rolls around and the kitchen needs a little color and cheer. They’re a simple twist on the classic blossom cookie, dressed up for Easter.
The cookies bake up soft and buttery, with crisp edges and a sweet chocolate kiss right in the center. Rolled in festive sprinkles, they’re just as fun to look at as they are to eat.
They remind me of the kind of cookies Grandma would set out for holidays, always simple, always homemade, and always made with care.
What You Need to Know
- These cookies stay soft with lightly golden bottoms
- The Hershey’s Kiss is added after baking so it keeps its shape
- Cookies store well in an airtight container
- Perfect for Easter baskets, parties, or spring gatherings
Ingredients Overview
- Sugar and butter: Create a classic, tender cookie base
- Egg: Helps bind the dough and adds richness
- Vanilla and milk: Add gentle sweetness and softness
- Flour and baking soda: Give the cookies structure
- Easter sprinkles: Add color and festive charm
- Hershey’s Kiss candies: The signature blossom cookie topping
How to Make Easter Blossom Cookies
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat the sugar, softened butter, egg, vanilla, and milk until creamy and well combined.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough and roll it into balls. Dip each dough ball into sprinkles, then place sprinkle side up on the baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
Step 5: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
Step 6: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
Grandma’s Tips
- Press the chocolate gently so the cookie doesn’t crack
- Let cookies cool before storing so the chocolate sets properly
Modern Updates
- Use pastel or themed sprinkles for different holidays
- Swap milk chocolate kisses for dark chocolate or flavored varieties
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FAQs
When do you add the Hershey’s Kiss to blossom cookies?
The chocolate kiss is added right after the cookies come out of the oven so it sticks without melting completely.
How do you keep blossom cookies soft?
Storing them in an airtight container helps keep the cookies soft for several days.
Can Easter blossom cookies be made ahead?
Yes, these cookies can be baked a day or two ahead and stored at room temperature.
How long do Easter blossom cookies last?
Stored in an airtight container, they will keep for up to 4 days.
Easter Blossom Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into portions and roll each one into a ball. Dip the top of each dough ball into Easter sprinkles, then place sprinkle side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Makes about 30 cookies
- Store in an airtight container
- Add chocolate kisses while cookies are still warm
- Great for Easter baskets and spring parties
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