Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Cherry Blossom Cookies, a perfect combination of sweet maraschino cherries and rich Hershey’s Kisses in a buttery, almond-scented cookie dough. These charming treats are a must-have for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Topping:
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses (milk chocolate or cherry cordial)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, maraschino cherry juice, and almond extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in Cherries: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in extra granulated sugar to coat.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Add Kisses: Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure the Kisses go on right after baking while the cookies are warm so they stick well.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
