These Holiday Sugar Cookie Blossoms are a festive, twist on the classic blossom cookie—quick to make and always a holiday hit.
Holiday Sugar Cookie Blossoms: A Festive and Fun Holiday Treat
I came up with these Holiday Sugar Cookie Blossoms last year when I wanted a quick, go-to holiday cookie with minimal effort. I love the nostalgia of peanut butter blossoms, and swapping in sugar cookie dough felt like a fun, festive shortcut. Rolling them in decorating sugar gives them instant holiday sparkle, and the vegan chocolate drop keeps that classic look. They’ve become one of my easiest holiday bakes — simple, cute, and always a crowd favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Festive and Fun: Rolling the dough in decorating sugar gives these cookies instant holiday sparkle.
- Only 3 Ingredients: Sugar cookie dough, decorating sugar, and chocolate drops — that’s it.
- Customizable: Change the sugar colors or try different Hershey’s Kiss flavors to suit any occasion.
- Quick and Easy: Store-bought dough keeps things simple, so these come together fast.
- Customizable: Mix and match sugar colors or swap in different chocolate drops for any occasion.
Ingredient Highlight: Sugar Cookie Dough
Sugar cookie dough is the ultimate shortcut here — soft, sweet, and ready to bake. It holds its shape well, rolls easily in decorating sugar, and gives you that classic holiday cookie texture without any extra mixing or chilling. Perfect for fast, festive baking.
Madly Delicious Must-Know Tips and Questions
- Mixing Colors: Use different decorating sugar colors to match the holiday — red and green for Christmas, blue and white for Hanukkah, or anything bright for party trays.
- Flavor Variations: Swap in any vegan chocolate drop you like — dark chocolate, peppermint, or filled varieties all work.
- Make Ahead: Roll the dough balls in decorating sugar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Can I use homemade sugar cookie dough?
Yes — just make sure it’s firm enough to roll into balls without sticking.
How long do they keep?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
Can I freeze them?
Yes. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months, or freeze the uncoated dough balls and roll in sugar right before baking.
Let’s Dish: Did You Know?
The original blossom cookie — the peanut butter blossom — was created in 1957 by Freda Smith for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. It didn’t take home the grand prize, but it became one of the most iconic holiday cookies ever made. Over the years it earned a spot in the Pillsbury Hall of Fame and inspired countless variations, from chocolate to gingerbread. This sugar-based version is one of many modern spins that grew out of that beloved classic.
Want a festive treat that’s fun and easy to make? Try my Holiday Sugar Cookie Blossoms!
These are fun to make and only take 3 ingredients! Oh they are also colorful, sweet, and oh-so-delicious! Tag me on Instagram @madly__delicious with #UnleashTheDelicious and #MadlyDelicious—I can’t wait to see your creations!
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Holiday Sugar Cookie Blossoms
Equipment
- Baking pan lined with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat
Ingredients
- 1 (12-pack) sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade; I am using the dairy-free brand Sweet Lorens)
- 2 tbsp red decorating sugar
- 2 tbsp green decorating sugar
- 12 vegan chocolate drops (such as NoWhey Smooches; you can also make your own if you have the molds)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), or follow the temperature recommended on your sugar cookie dough package. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
- Prepare the cookies: Grab two small plates and add 2 tbsp red decorating sugar to one and 2 tbsp green decorating sugar to the other. Roll each dough ball in the sugar until fully coated, then place on the baking sheet. Roll six cookies in red and six in green.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges look set and the centers are still soft. They’ll continue to firm as they cool.Note: Sweet Loren’s cookies may take 15–18 minutes, so adjust based on your package instructions.
- Add the chocolate drops: While the cookies bake, unwrap your chocolate drops. Once the cookies come out of the oven, immediately press a vegan chocolate drop into the center of each one.
- Cool and serve: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely (but you can definitely enjoy them while warm!). Serve once fully set, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.