Description
Pumpkin Blossom Cookies are a delightful fall treat. These soft, spiced pumpkin cookies are topped with a Hershey’s Kiss, creating a perfect sweet bite. They are easy to make, kid-friendly, and ideal for holidays or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 24 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of light brown sugar and ½ cup of melted unsalted butter. Stir until smooth.
- Add ½ cup canned pumpkin and 1 large egg to the sugar and butter mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together and is smooth.
- If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into 1 to 1.5-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
- You can substitute pumpkin pie spice for the individual spices.
- To make them vegan, use a flax egg and vegan butter.
- Swap Hershey’s Kisses for other chocolates like peanut butter cups or caramel-filled chocolates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150-160 calories
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg