Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Blossom Cookies, a perfect treat that combines the sweetness of maraschino cherries with rich chocolate kisses. These cookies are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy night in. With their vibrant color and appealing presentation, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. The straightforward recipe is designed for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that even novices can create an impressive batch. Enjoy making and sharing these delicious cookies that are as fun to customize as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- ¼ cup sugar (for rolling)
- 24 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add maraschino cherry juice and almond extract, mixing well before gradually incorporating the flour.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
- Scoop even portions of dough, roll in sugar, and place on a baking tray; refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie right after removing from the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg