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My Mint Chocolate Kiss Blossom Cookies bring such magic to holiday baking. The soft minty cookies topped with rich chocolate kisses always make my kitchen smell amazing. Every December my kids gather around the counter eager to help press those chocolate kisses into the warm cookies. It's become our favorite Christmas tradition and these pretty green treats never fail to brighten up our cookie platters.
The Perfect Holiday Cookie
I love how simple yet stunning these cookies are. The mint and chocolate combo reminds me of those after dinner mints but in a soft buttery cookie form. Whenever I bring them to holiday gatherings everyone asks for the recipe. The pretty green color and chocolate kiss on top just make them look so festive. Plus they're easy enough that even my little ones can help make them.
What You'll Need
- Base Components: Unsalted butter: 1 cup (227g) at 65°F (18°C) Powdered sugar: 1½ cups (180g) sifted All-purpose flour: 2¼ cups (270g) at 70°F (21°C) Fine sea salt: ¼ teaspoon (1.5g)
- Flavoring Elements: Pure peppermint extract: ¾ teaspoon (3.75ml) Green gel food coloring: ¼-½ teaspoon (1.25-2.5ml) Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon (2.5ml)
- Rolling Sugar: Granulated sugar: ½ cup (100g) for coating Crystal size: fine and uniform
- Garnish: Chocolate kisses: 36 pieces at 65°F (18°C) Unwrapped just before use
Let's Make Some Cookies
- Get Your Kitchen Ready
- Start by heating your oven to 350°F make sure your racks are in the right spots and line your baking sheets.
- Mix Your Dough
- First cream your butter until it's light then slowly add the powdered sugar until everything's fluffy. Mix in your extracts and that pretty green color then gradually add your flour.
- Shape The Cookies
- Roll the dough into little balls then coat them in sugar. Space them out on your baking sheets and pop them in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
- Time to Bake
- Bake them for 8 to 10 minutes until they're just set around the edges but not brown.
- Add the Kisses
- Let the cookies cool for a couple minutes then press a chocolate kiss right in the center of each one. Move them to a cooling rack right away.
My Secret Tips
When it comes to the green color add it slowly until you get that perfect Christmas shade. Mix really well between each addition. Keep your dough cool it makes such a difference in how the cookies turn out.
Keeping Them Fresh
These cookies stay fresh for about 5 days in a container at room temperature. Just make sure to put wax paper between the layers so they don't stick. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy just let them thaw on the counter for a couple hours.
Mix It Up
Sometimes I play around with different extracts. You can use all vanilla or try some almond extract. The peppermint amount is really up to your taste. And if green isn't your thing feel free to skip the food coloring or try another festive shade.
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The Final Result
When you're done you'll have about 36 beautiful cookies each about 2 inches wide and topped with that perfect chocolate kiss. They're soft but still hold their shape nicely and the green color looks gorgeous on any holiday cookie plate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why did my cookies spread too much?
Make sure your butter isn't too soft and chill the dough if it feels warm. Also check that your baking powder is fresh.
- → When's the best time to add the chocolate kisses?
Add them about 2 minutes after taking cookies from the oven. The cookies should be set but still warm enough to hold the kisses.
- → Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, freeze without the kisses for up to 3 months. Thaw and add kisses after warming slightly in the oven.
- → How do I get the perfect green color?
Start with 6 drops of food coloring and add more gradually. Remember the color darkens slightly while baking.
- → Why are my cookies dry?
Watch baking time carefully - 8 minutes is usually perfect. It's better to slightly underbake than overbake these cookies.
Conclusion
These festive cookies combine soft, minty dough with rich chocolate kisses. Tinted a gentle green and flavored with peppermint, they're eye-catching and delicious. Perfect for Christmas cookie plates, they're quick to make and sure to disappear fast.