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Cherry Blossom Cookies

Cherry Blossom Cookies That Celebrate Spring's Sweetness

Delight in Cherry Blossom Cookies, a perfect spring treat combining cherries, chocolate, and almond flavor for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup softened butter Substitute with plant-based butter for a vegan version.
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar No substitute suggested.
  • 4 teaspoons juice from maraschino cherries Consider fresh cherry juice for a more natural taste.
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries Fresh or frozen cherries work well.
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond flavoring Can be swapped with vanilla extract.
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Feel free to use gluten-free flour.
  • 1 package dark chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Any chocolate variety can be used as a substitute.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Adjust sweetness to your liking.
  • 1 tablespoon water Milk can enhance the richness.
  • 1 teaspoon almond flavoring Can be omitted if preferred.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 4 teaspoons of juice from maraschino cherries and 3/4 teaspoon of almond flavoring to the creamed mixture. Mix well until these flavors blend.
  3. Gradually sift in 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour while mixing on low speed, then gently fold in 1/2 cup of finely chopped maraschino cherries.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, then press a dark chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  6. Prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, and 1 teaspoon of almond flavoring.
  7. Drizzle the glaze over each cooled cookie and allow it to set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to maintain shape. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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