Hershey's Candy Cane Blossoms

Heryshey's Candy Cane Blossoms

48 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Cane Mint Candies
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
Red or green sugar crystals

1. Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl until well blended.

2. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with milk to butter mixture, beating until well blended.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

4. Roll in green or red sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

5. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookie is set.

6. Press a candy piece into center of each cookie. Let melt, and swirl with a toothpick.