Easy Pumpkin Blossom Cookies with Chocolate Kisses

Pumpkin Blossom Cookies are the perfect blend of autumn flavors and holiday traditions.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Blossom Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings cookies

Calories 111kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Heat oven to 400°F. Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice.
4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
Beat the butter and the sugars on medium speed in the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric hand micer, scraping down the sides as needed, beating for 5 to 7 minutes or until fluffy.
1 cup unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ⅔ cup light brown sugar
Add the egg and pumpkin puree, beating until evenly combined.
1 large egg, ¾ cup pumpkin puree
Add the flour mixture and stir it in until combined with no dry patches.
Using a small (1 tablespoon) cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough and shape dough into balls.
Place them on the prepared cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are puffed and the edges are set.
Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and immediately press one of the milk chocolate kisses into the center of each cookie.
60 Hershey's Chocolate Kisses
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. The candies will look like they are melting, but do not disturb them; they will resolidify in the correct shape.

Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the ingredients mix together smoothly, resulting in a better texture for your cookies.
Don’t overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the flour is incorporated.
Chill the dough if needed: If the dough feels too soft, chill it for 20-30 minutes before rolling into balls.
Gently press the Kisses: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press a chocolate candy piece into the center of each one. This helps them stick without melting too much.
Use parchment paper: This prevents the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet and makes cleanup easier.
Add an extra minute: If you like your cookies slightly crispy on the edges, bake them for an extra minute or two.