These Spring Blossom Cookies are soft, chewy sugar cookies topped with chocolate Kisses for a bright, festive treat that is perfect for Spring celebrations! With a simple dough and easy decorating, these cookies come together quickly and bake up tender every time. Whether you are making them for Easter, Spring parties, or just a fun weekend bake, this cheerful cookie recipe delivers classic flavor with a pop of seasonal color!
Why this Recipe Works:
- Soft, Chewy Cookie Base – The cookie dough bakes up tender and chewy, creating the perfect base for a chocolate Kiss topping without becoming dry.
- Classic Bloom Technique – Pressing the candy into the warm cookies allows it to set naturally while keeping the cookie soft underneath.
- Reliable Dough that Holds it’s Shape – This recipe spreads just enough while baking, giving you evenly shaped cookies that look polished and bakery-style.
- Festive Without Extra Effort – The colorful sanding sugar instantly makes these cookies feel Spring-ready with no decorating or frosting required!
- Consistent Results – Straightforward ingredients and simple steps make this recipe dependable, even for beginner bakers!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Salted Butter, Softened
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- Bright Colored Sanding Sugar
- 24 Hershey Kisses, Unwrapped
How to Make Spring Blossom Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unwrap Hersey Kisses and set aside.
- Beat together 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup salted softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour and 1 tsp baking soda.
- Pour into the creamed mixture and beat together until cookie dough forms.
- Shape into 1 inch balls and roll into bright colored sanding sugar and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately place Kisses into the center of the cookies.
- Let cool completely so the Kisses set before serving.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What are Spring Blossom Cookies?
They are soft, buttery cookies that are decorated with pastel colors or blossom-style designs that make them perfect for Spring celebrations like Easter, baby showers, and brunches.
Can I make Spring Blossom Cookies ahead of time?
Yes! You can bake these 1-2 days in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay soft and fresh, making them great for planning ahead.
Do these cookies taste floral?
No. They are typically sweet and buttery, not floral-flavored. The “blossom” name refers to their springtime look with a Hersey Kiss placed in the middle right after removing from the oven.
My Best Tips:
- Don’t Overbake – Bake just until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. This keeps the cookies tender and chewy after cooling.
- Press Kiss in When Warm – Adding the chocolate Kiss immediately after baking allows it to gently melt and stick without cracking the cookie.
- Roll Dough Balls Evenly – Uniform dough balls help the cookies bake evenly and look consistent.
- Test Cookie – Bake one test cookie first! A single test cookie helps you dial in bake time and spreading before baking the full batch.
More Easter Cookies:
- Easter Bunny M&M Cookies
- Cadbury Egg Cookies
- Butterscotch and Peanut Butter Bird Nest Cookies
- Peeps Bunny Sugar Cookies
- Carrot Cake Mix Cookies
Spring Blossom Cookies
Soft, buttery Spring Blossom Cookies with pastel colors that are perfect for Easter or Spring parties! An easy, cheerful cookie recipe everyone loves!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Salted Butter, Softened
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- Bright Colored Sanding Sugar
- 24 Hershey Kisses, Unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unwrap Kisses and set aside.
- Beat together sugar, softened butter, egg, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking soda.
- Pour into the creamed mixture and beat together until cookie dough forms.
- Shape into 1 inch balls and roll into bright colored sanding sugar and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately place unwrapped Kisses into the center of the cookies.
- Let cool completely so the Kisses set before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 384Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 154mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 2gSugar: 33gProtein: 6g
The nutrition facts were automated by the Nutritionix database. Because it's done by automation, it is best practice to double check for accuracy.
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