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Cookies & Blossoms

Chocolate Drop Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are a classic crowd-pleaser no matter the occasion. And with this beginner-friendly recipe and a scoop of rich HERSHEY'S Cocoa, you can turn regular sugar cookies into chocolate cake-like masterpieces. You're sure to love how the insides of these treats are fluffy and full of flavor. These Chocolate Drop Sugar Cookies are perfect to make with little ones, to share during a cookie exchange and every time in between.  We love modern twists on a traditional cookie, and you will, too! Bake these crunchy and sweet HERSHEY'S KISSES Nutty Sugar Cookie Blossoms, a variation of the classic Peanut Butter Blossom.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
12 cookies
Prep:
20 Min.
Bake:
13 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup
    butter, softened
  • 1 cup
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 1/2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 cup
    buttermilk or sour milk *
  • 1 tsp
    granulated sugar for sprinkling
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
Cookie Sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Measuring Cups
Wire Rack

Directions

Tip

To sour milk: Use 1 teaspoon white vinegar plus milk to equal 1/3 cup.

Tip

This is an old-fashioned cakey sugar cookie. Lactose free milk may also be used.

Additional questions?