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Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies

Divine Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies You'll Crave!

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, cherry, chocolate, Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies, cookies, dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
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