Pumpkin Blossoms with Hershey Kisses Recipe
Pumpkin Blossoms are delightful mini pumpkin spice bites topped with a melty Hershey Kiss, perfect for fall gatherings and quick treats. These moist, flavorful morsels combine warm spices with creamy pumpkin and a touch of brown sugar, baked to perfection in a mini muffin pan.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- pinch of kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 large egg
Topping
- 24 Hershey Kisses (any variety, unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Spray a mini muffin pan with baking spray to ensure the blossoms don’t stick, then set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, canned pumpkin, large egg, and a pinch of kosher salt. Beat these together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated. Add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves, then blend thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Using a small scoop or spoon, evenly distribute the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup until all the batter is used. Ensure the batter is spread evenly to achieve uniform baking.
- Bake the Blossoms: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 18 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Add Hershey Kiss Topping: Upon removing the pan from the oven, immediately press one unwrapped Hershey Kiss into the center of each pumpkin blossom while still hot. This allows the chocolate to soften perfectly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pumpkin blossoms cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. After cooling, gently remove them from the pan. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin treats!
Notes
- For best results, use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- You can substitute Hershey Kisses with other small chocolate candies if preferred.
- Ensure the pan is well greased or sprayed to easily remove baked blossoms.
- These treats are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored tightly covered for up to 3 days.
- If longer storage is needed, freeze the blossoms in an airtight container and thaw before serving.
