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Cherry Blossom Cookies

Delightful Cherry Blossom Cookies with a Sweet Surprise

These Cherry Blossom Cookies combine delightful cherry flavor with a sweet chocolate surprise, perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar substitute with granulated sugar if desired
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Maraschino Cherry Juice for color and flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon Almond Extract can be replaced with vanilla or cherry extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries chopped
For Rolling
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar for coating
For Topping
  • 24 pieces Hershey’s Kisses for topping

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add maraschino cherry juice and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Gradually sift in all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
Shaping
  1. Scoop dough into small balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for about 10 minutes until edges are set.
  2. Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie while warm.
  3. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chill the dough for optimal cookie shape and texture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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