Description
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth Mint Chocolate Kiss Blossom Cookies with refreshing peppermint flavor and a chocolate kiss on top. These festive green cookies require no chilling and are perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, and Christmas platters. Easy recipe with simple ingredients!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6–12 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Rolling & Topping:
- Granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
- 24 chocolate kisses (mint-flavored or regular milk chocolate)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats — this prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer. Don’t rush this step — the air you’re incorporating now creates tender cookies!
Add the whole egg, egg yolk, peppermint extract, and food coloring (if using). Mix until everything is smooth and well combined. The dough should look uniform and creamy.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix just until combined — you should see no more dry flour, but don’t overmix or your cookies will be tough.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (about the size of a walnut). If you’re using the granulated sugar, roll each ball in it for a slightly crispy, sparkly exterior. This step is optional but adds a nice touch!
Place the dough balls on your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Don’t flatten them — they’ll spread naturally as they bake.
Bake for 7–9 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft. They should look slightly underdone — that’s perfect! They’ll continue to set as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for exactly 2 minutes. This timing is important! Then gently press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly around the edges — that’s the signature look!
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The chocolate will set as they cool, creating that perfect combination of soft cookie and firm chocolate.
Notes
- Test Your Oven: Bake one test cookie first to check timing — every oven is different
- Food Coloring Tip: Add the coloring drop by drop until you get your desired shade. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away!
- Make Them Minty-er: Use mint chocolate kisses AND peppermint extract for double the mint flavor
- Skip the Sugar Roll: If you want extra-soft cookies, skip rolling them in granulated sugar
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American