Description
These Peppermint Red Velvet Blossoms are soft, chewy, and bursting with holiday spirit! With their vibrant red hue, creamy peppermint centers, and crushed candy cane topping, they’re a show-stopping addition to any Christmas cookie tray. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday parties, or Santa’s plate, these cookies are festive, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. One bite, and you’ll be in full Christmas bliss!
Ingredients
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1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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24 peppermint Hershey’s Kisses
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1/4 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint bits
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Mini marshmallows (optional for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
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Bake 8–10 minutes until set but still soft.
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Immediately press a peppermint Kiss into the center of each cookie.
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Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and mini marshmallows while warm.
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Cool completely before serving to let the chocolate set.
Notes
For extra peppermint flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract to the dough.
Chill dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to roll.
Store cookies in a cool place to keep the Kisses intact.