There’s just something magical about baking during the holidays — the smell of chocolate filling the kitchen, the sparkle of red and green sprinkles, and that first bite of a soft, chewy cookie with a melty chocolate kiss in the center. These Chocolate Kiss Blossom Cookies are the perfect mix of nostalgic and festive — simple to make, but so pretty that everyone thinks you spent hours in the kitchen!

🍪 What You’ll Need

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar (plus extra for rolling)
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Holiday sprinkles (red, green, and white)
• Chocolate kisses (unwrapped)

✨ How to Make Them

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
3. Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl — then slowly mix it into your wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in sugar or holiday sprinkles (or do both — I like a mix!).
5. Place on baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, until just set.
6. As soon as they come out of the oven, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
7. Let cool completely so the kiss keeps its perfect shape!

🎁 Why You’ll Love Them

These cookies are soft, fudgy, and full of chocolate flavor — with that classic Hershey’s Kiss right in the middle. The sprinkles make them pop on a holiday cookie platter, and they’re a great baking project for kids too.

Whether you’re making them for a Christmas party, teacher gift, or cozy night in, they’re a guaranteed crowd favorite.

Tip: Try using different sprinkles for other holidays — pastel for Easter, red and pink for Valentine’s, or just plain sugar for an everyday chocolate fix.