Divine Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies You'll Crave!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
These Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies combine cherry sweetness and rich chocolate to create an irresistible treat.
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Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar light and fluffy
- 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
- 2 tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Juice adds color and flavor
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or Vanilla/Cherry
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute if needed
- 1 cup Chopped Maraschino Cherries for sweetness
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar for rolling
- 24 pieces Hershey’s Kisses for topping
Optional Enhancements
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips for extra chocolatey taste
- Sprinkles or Nuts for texture and flair
- Drizzle melted chocolate for topping
Instructions
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually add in the maraschino cherry juice and chosen almond extract (or vanilla/cherry), blending until smooth.
- Slowly add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll in granulated sugar, and place on a baking sheet; chill for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bake the dough balls for 10 minutes or until just set but not browned.
- Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie while warm; allow to cool.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate after cooling for a delightful finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg