Cherry Blossom Cookies
Cherry Blossom Cookies are a delightful confection that captures the essence of spring with their vibrant cherry flavor and charming presentation. These cookies, topped with a rich Hershey Kiss and drizzled with melted chocolate, provide a sweet treat perfect for any occasion—from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. Easy to make and fun for the whole family, these cookies will surely impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 24 Hershey Kisses (for topping)
- Optional: 2 ounces chocolate chips (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add maraschino cherry juice and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour while mixing until fully blended.
- Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries.
- Use a cookie scoop to shape dough into uniform balls, rolling them in sugar before placing them on a lined baking tray.
- Chill the shaped cookies in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Immediately press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. Allow to cool on a rack.
- For an optional touch, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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