Looking for a fun, festive treat to bake with your little ones this holiday season? These Holiday Blossom Cookies are the perfect combination of colorful, simple, and irresistibly sweet! With just a few ingredients and a pop of color, they’re sure to brighten your cookie tray — and your family time.
This recipe, inspired by Kroger, takes a classic favorite and adds a festive twist! Whether you use peanut butter or sugar cookie mix, these cookies are easy enough for kids to help with — from rolling the dough in colored sugar to pressing the Hershey’s® Kiss into the center.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
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1 (1 lb. 5 oz.) pouch Betty Crocker™ Peanut Butter Cookie Mix or Sugar Cookie Mix
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2 tablespoons colored sugar (any color — red, green, blue, or even rainbow!)
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36 Hershey’s® Kisses® (any flavor — dark, milk, or peppermint)
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F.
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Prepare the cookie dough as directed on the package.
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Shape the dough into 36 one-inch balls, then roll each in colored sugar.
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Place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, until golden brown.
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Immediately press a Hershey’s® Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
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Let cool completely before storing — if they last that long!
Family Fun Tip:
Let your kids choose their own sugar colors to match your holiday theme. You can even create a cookie “rainbow” tray for a fun, colorful surprise!
Wrap-up:
These cookies aren’t just a sweet treat — they’re a memory in the making. So grab your aprons, sprinkle on the sugar, and make your kitchen smell like the holidays!