Red Velvet Kiss Cookies

These red velvet kiss cookies are a colorful spin on traditional peanut butter blossoms. Feel free to use other chocolate candies such as Rolos, peanut butter cups, or other small chocolates

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/4 cup (21g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon milk (I use buttermilk)
• 1/2 teaspoon gel red food coloring (or alternative)*
• 32–36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Coating

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g) or confectioners’ sugar (60g)

Instructions