I’ve been wanting to make some shortbread cookies, and another batch or two of holiday cookies before the holiday is in full swing.
Hershey’s makes these adorable Peppermint flavored Candy Cane Blossom Kisses that are just precious. On the back of the package they had a recipe that I thought I’d try. However, the day I’d planned to make these my friend Chris over at The Cafe Sucre’ Farine made some similar, but using the shortbread recipe from Land O’ Lakes Butter. So I decided since I had wanted to make a shortbread cookie and those adorable Hershey’s Candy Cane Blossom cookies, this would be perfect – and it was!!!
This recipe whips together in no time at all. If your kids are looking for something fun to do on winter break, I recommend they create these luscious, buttery cookies. They’ll be so proud of themselves when they see how beautiful and whimsical they bake up.
Of course, after seeing these adorable cookies I knew they had to be displayed on my favorite cake stand from Patience Brewster, taking these whimsical cookies and making them look over-the-top spectacular!!!
If you’ve never had the experience of viewing Patience Brewster’s creative, whimsical pieces of work, you need to stop by her site. Wait until you view her incredible ornaments – everyone should have at least one or two of them.
If you’re looking for another cookie to gift, or share at an upcoming holiday party you’re attending or having, give these Holiday Shortbread Candy Cane Blossom cookies a try. They’ll disappear as quickly as you made them!
These cookies are quick to create making them ideal for last minute gifts and parties. Best of all they're buttery with a bit of crunch!
Enjoy!!!
Note:
The Candy Cane Blossom Kisses will soften upon inserting onto warm cookies. DO NOT TOUCH kisses until sufficient time is allowed for them to cool and harden up again.
For a visual check out Hershey's video for making these cute Candy Cane Blossom cookies using their sugar cookie dough, and holiday sanding sugar.
Adapted from Hershey's, Land O' Lakes Butter & The Cafe Sucre' Farine