EASTER BLOSSOM COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:33:44 +0000

Easter Blossom Cookies are rolled in pastel sanding sugar before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss. Lovely simple Easter cookies are a festive family favorite!

Theses blossom cookies are soft and chewy, with a slightly crisp exterior and sweet chocolatey center. The taste of chocolate kiss cookies is sweet, but not overly so, with a subtle vanilla and almond flavor that complements the candy center perfectly.

Simple Cookies for Easter

Whether you are looking for a fun Easter baking project to do with your kids or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, Easter Blossom Cookies are a great option. With their beautiful appearance and delicious taste and texture, they are sure to be a hit at any Easter gathering.

These cookies require only a few simple ingredients and can be made in no time. The recipe is easy to follow, and even beginners can make these cookies without any trouble. Another great thing about this easy treat is they can be customized to fit any occasion. You can use different colored sugars or sprinkles to match any theme or holiday. Additionally, you can use different flavored kisses to switch up the flavor profile. A win win if you ask me!

Ingredients for Easter Blossom Cookies

Butter: You will need ½ cup of butter, softened, to make the cookies rich and moist.

Sugar: Add in 1 cup of sugar to sweeten these cookies perfectly and give them a chewy texture.

Egg: Help bind the ingredients together by using 1 egg in the dough.

Vanilla extract: Use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the incredible flavors in this recipe.

Almond extract: For even more great taste, add in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.

Flour: The structural base of this cookie recipe is 2 cups of flour.

Baking soda: You need ½ teaspoon of baking soda to help these cookies rise and puff up as they bake.

Salt: Balance the sweet flavors in this cookie by adding ½ teaspoon of salt.

Milk: Give the dough some moisture by using 1 tablespoon of milk.

Sanding sugar: Coat these tasty treats with pastel sanding sugar, pink, yellow, green, and blue. If you want to skip this step and use food coloring in the dough, that is an option too. Although the sanding sugar makes these cookies extra sweet & delicious.

Hershey Kisses: For the center of the blossom cookie, use 24 Hershey Hugs & Kisses, or any flavor you prefer.

How to make Blossom Easter Cookies

Prep

To begin, preheat the oven to 350°F. Then line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat and set it aside.

Also, pour the different colored sanding sugars into small bowls and set them aside for a future step.

Dough

In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Next add in the egg and both extracts, beat until just combined. Continue to mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, and milk.

Once everything is combined, form about 1 tablespoon size balls of dough. Then roll each ball of dough into one of the sanding sugars and place it onto the prepared baking tray.

Bake

Proceed to place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are just set. You may need to bake the cookies in two batches.

Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes, then top each one with a Hershey Kiss, pressing it into the cookie slightly. Serve and enjoy!

Easter Blossom Cookies

Easter Blossom Cookies are going to be the hit of the holiday! Perfect for Spring these light Easter sugar cookies are rolled in pastel sanding sugar before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss.

Course Cookies, Cookies, Dessert, treat

Cuisine American

Keyword Easter Blossom Cookies

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings cookies

Calories 130kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 TBSP milk
Pastel sanding sugar pink, yellow, green, blue
24 Hershey Hugs Kisses

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat and set it aside. Pour the different colored sanding sugars into small bowls and set them aside for a future step.
Dough: In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Next add in the egg and extracts and beat until just combined. Next mix in the flour, baking soda, salt and milk.
Once everything is combined form about 1 tablespoon size balls of dough. Roll each dough ball into one of the sanding sugars and place onto the lined baking tray.
Bake: Proceed to place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are just set. You may need to bake the cookies in two batches.
Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes before topping each one with a Hershey Kiss pressing them into the cookie slightly. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

These blossom cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Or place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

How long are Easter Blossom Cookies good for?

Easter Blossom Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want to keep them fresh for longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for 7-10 days or freeze them for up to three months. When freezing, make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag.

Can you substitute the extract in Easter Blossom Cookies?

Yes! Simply replace the vanilla extract with any flavor extract you prefer. A fruit flavor extract would taste amazing, lemon, orange, or strawberry. Or if you can add in peppermint extract for a festive Christmas flavor. You really can’t go wrong with experimenting with different flavors in this simple cookie dough.

What are some popular variations of Blossom Cookies for Easter?

Some popular variations of Blossom Cookies for Easter include using different types of candy in the center, such as pastel-colored M&M’s or jelly beans. You can also add sprinkles or colored sugar to the top of the cookies before baking to give them a festive look. Another option is to use different types of cookie dough, such as chocolate or peanut butter.

Can I make Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies with a twist?

Yes, you can make Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies with a springtime twist by using pastel-colored candy in the center, such as Reese’s Pieces or pastel-colored Hershey’s Kisses. Another option is to use a peanut butter cookie dough instead of sugar cookie and decorate them with peanut butter frosting and spring-themed decorations.

Easter Blossom Cookies are rolled in pastel sanding sugar before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss. Lovely simple Easter cookies are a festive family favorite!

For more festive Easter treats, try our other favorites here:

Easy Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Little Lemon Drops
Jumbo Lemon Easter Cookies
Easy Easter Egg Nests
Easter Rice Krispie Treats
Cadbury Mini Eggs Brownie Bars
Easy Easter Marshmallow Bark
Homemade Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs
Braided Sweet Bread
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies
Easter Sprinkle Cookies
Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies
Carrot Cake Cookies

Easter Blossom Cookies are chewy, sweet, and have a slightly crisp outside, making them a delightful treat to enjoy this holiday! These Easter sugar cookies are perfect for any Spring event, serve them up at your next family gathering or event and they are sure to be a hit!