Best 2 Candy Cane Blossoms Recipes

Candy cane blossoms are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are easy to make and always a hit. The key to making perfect candy cane blossoms is to use fresh dough and to chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven. Once the cookies are baked, they are rolled in crushed candy canes and then topped with a Hershey's Kiss. The result is a beautiful and delicious cookie that is sure to be a favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CANDY CANE BLOSSOMS

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From Hersheys.com. I love Hershey's special edition kisses. This year's white chocolate kiss with a red striped peppermint shell makes some of the most festive cookies on my cookie trays. I used green decorator's sugar which contrast nicely with the red and white kiss. Next time I might try peppermint extract instead of vanilla and use crushed candy canes in place of the green sugar crystals. Be very careful moving the cookies after the kiss is in; the kisses will collapse.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

48 Hershey candy cane kisses
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
colored sugar crystals

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F Remove wrappers from candies.
Beat butter, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl until well blended.
Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with milk to butter mixture, beating until well blended.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in red sugar, granulated sugar, powdered sugar or a combination of any of the sugars.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookie is set. Remove from oven.
Press a candy piece into center of each cookie.
Cool completely.

CANDY CANE BLOSSOMS

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Categories Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

48 Hershey's "Candy Cane" kisses (freeze for at least 24 hours prior to making cookies)
1 stick of butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp milk
Red and green sugar crystals

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Remove wrappers from candy and set aside. Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Then add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the butter mixture, beating until well-blended. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in the red and green sugar crystals, then place 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookie is set. Remove from oven, cool 2-3 minutes, then press a candy cane kiss into the center of each cookie. Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely, allowing the base of the kiss candy to "set" before disturbing. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Tips:

Use fresh candy canes for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can check the temperature of the sugar mixture by dropping a small amount into a cup of cold water. If the mixture forms a soft ball, it is ready.
Be careful when working with hot sugar mixture. It can cause severe burns.
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the blossoms from sticking.
Allow the blossoms to cool completely before enjoying them.

Conclusion:

Candy cane blossoms are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and minty flavor, candy cane blossoms are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party or gathering.