Chocolate blossoms, also known as chocolate kiss cookies or chocolate thumbprint cookies, are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the chewy texture of a cookie. With their irresistible combination of a crisp exterior and a gooey, chocolate-filled center, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create perfect chocolate blossoms that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE BLOSSOMS
These are great little cookies that look very pretty when baked, they are kind of like Chocolate Crinkles.
Provided by MELANIEKEETON
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the butter and cocoa until smooth. Beat in the sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually blend into the chocolate mixture to form a dough. Cover dough and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar. Place cookies 3 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops of the cookies have cracked. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 96.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS
Just like the ones with the kisses on top, but with the kiss inside! You get more chocolate in a bite that way. Great fun to make with kids, too.
Provided by Maryann S.
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat shortening, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into peanut butter mixture.
- Pour 1/4 cup white sugar into a shallow bowl. Wrap each chocolate kiss in about 1 1/2 teaspoons of dough and shape into a ball. Roll the dough ball in sugar to coat. Place each ball about 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven until chocolate softens and cookie is set, about 6 minutes. Flatten cookies immediately by pressing on them with the bottom of a glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 209.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
CHOCOLATE CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Make and share this Chocolate Cherry Blossoms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Courtly
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place unsweetened chocolate in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted. Add butter; stir until butter is melted. Cool 10 minutes.
- Combine melted chocolate mixture, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 3/4 cups of flour, eggs and baking powder in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add remaining 3/4 cup of flour and dried cherries. Continue beating just until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm. [1 hour].
- Heat oven to 300. Place 1/3 cup of sugar in small bowl. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until top is cracked and set.
- Immediately press 1 cherry chocolate kiss into each cookie. Remove to cool racks. Cool completely or until chocolate is set. [about 1 hour]. Store between sheets of waxed paper in container with tight-fitting lid for up to 5 days.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the taste of your blossoms.
- Make sure your chocolate is finely chopped. This will help it to melt evenly and smoothly.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help to prevent the filling from melting.
Conclusion:
Chocolate blossoms are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So what are you waiting for? Get baking today!
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