Easy Cherry Blossom Cookies
These cherry blossom cookies are bite-sized pink cookies topped with a Hershey's Kiss which makes them great for Christmas and Valentine's!
Servings: 24 cookies
Equipment
- Cookie Scoop 1-Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 Cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon maraschino cherry juice liquid
- ¼ Teaspoon almond extract or vanilla or cherry
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour plus more if needed
- 1 Cup maraschino cherries chopped
- ¼ Cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 24 Hershey Kisses
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the cherry juice and extract of choice and continue mixing until smooth.
- Add 2 cups of flour and the salt and mix on low until fully incorporated. Once the two cups are added, slowly add a couple of tablespoons at a time until the dough resembles a play-dough consistency and can be handled without sticking to hands.
- Carefully stir in the chopped cherries, just until combined.
- Use a tablespoon-size cookie dough scoop to form small cookie dough balls and roll the balls in granulated sugar until coated.
- Chill the dough balls for at least 20 minutes before baking.
- While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cookies evenly apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until baked through.
- Remove from the oven and place a Hershey kiss in the center of each cookie.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Customize it: Feel free to experiment with different extracts and flavors to make this recipe your own. Almond, vanilla, cherry, and also other extracts would also work great. That's one of my favorite things about this cookie recipe!
Don't skip the chilling: Chilling the dough before rolling and baking is crucial. It helps the cookies hold their shape and guarantees a nice, even texture. Plus, it makes the dough easier to handle.
Get creative with decorations: The Hershey's Kiss on top of each cookie is not only delicious but also makes for a cute decoration. Consider using a different type of chocolate or a sprinkle of edible glitter for a personalized touch.
Don't skip the chilling: Chilling the dough before rolling and baking is crucial. It helps the cookies hold their shape and guarantees a nice, even texture. Plus, it makes the dough easier to handle.
Get creative with decorations: The Hershey's Kiss on top of each cookie is not only delicious but also makes for a cute decoration. Consider using a different type of chocolate or a sprinkle of edible glitter for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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