Cookies and cream blossoms are a lot like peanut butter blossom cookies, but with different flavors. They have a chewy chocolate cookie base and a cookies and cream Kiss on top. The combination of tastes and textures is fabulous.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Cream together ¾ cup butter, ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
Stir in 1½ cups all purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt until combined. The dough will be a little bit soft, but there is no need to chill.
Use a small cookie scoop to portion out about 1 Tablespoon of dough onto the sheet pan. Leave 2 inches between cookies.
Bake 7-9 minutes or until the tops look just set.
Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then press a Kiss in the center of each cookie.
Allow the cookies to cool completely before removing them from the pan. Make sure Kisses are fully set again before stacking.
Notes
These cookies are good with any variety of Hershey's Kiss on top. If you are using a filled kiss, like the ones with caramel or marshmallow inside, freeze them before using them.
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.
If you would like to roll your cookie dough balls in sugar before you bake them, you can. Powdered sugar will make them look like chocolate crinkle cookies while granulated sugar will give them a little bit more crunch.