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Christmas Sugar Cookie Blossoms Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
  • Yield: 18 servings 1x

Description

Celebrate the holidays with these delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Blossoms, featuring a soft lemon-flavored sugar cookie dough rolled in festive sprinkles and topped with classic Hershey’s Kisses. Perfectly soft and slightly golden, these cookies offer a sweet and citrusy treat that’s easy to make and sure to brighten any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Dash of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Toppings

  • 18 Hershey’s Kisses
  • Christmas sprinkles, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and a dash of salt together. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the room temperature butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed for a couple of minutes until the mixture is soft and fluffy.
  4. Add Egg Yolks: Add the egg yolks one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing thoroughly after each addition to incorporate fully.
  5. Mix in Lemon Flavor: Stir in the lemon extract and lemon zest until evenly combined to add a bright citrus flavor to the dough.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If the dough feels sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
  7. Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie scooper or your hands, roll the dough into 1/2 inch balls. Then roll each ball in Christmas sprinkles, coating the outside completely.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until the bottoms turn slightly golden brown but the cookies remain soft to the touch. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
  9. Add Hershey’s Kisses: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes. Then gently press one Hershey’s Kiss in the center of each cookie. Immediately place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to prevent the chocolate from melting and to set the kisses firmly.
  10. Store Properly: Once completely cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and maintain the chocolate topping.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent spreading and makes handling easier.
  • Use room temperature butter for proper creaming and soft texture.
  • Keep an eye on the baking time to ensure cookies remain soft and do not overbake.
  • Sprinkles add a festive touch and additional texture to the cookie exterior.
  • Storing chilled helps keep the Hershey’s Kiss firm and prevents melting.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas sugar cookies, holiday cookies, Hershey's kisses cookies, lemon sugar cookies, festive desserts, sugar cookie blossoms

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