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Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Delicious Chocolate Cherry Blossoms for Holiday Joy

Indulge in the magical flavors of Chocolate Cherry Blossoms, delightful cookies perfect for holiday joy and gift-giving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Juice Sourced from maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherries Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional, substitute with vanilla
  • 2 cups Flour For structure
For the Topping
  • 24 pieces Hershey Kisses Dark chocolate or white chocolate alternative
Optional Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For glaze sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Water or Cherry Juice To thin the glaze
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add cherry juice, chopped maraschino cherries, and almond extract into the creamed mixture and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the flour, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  7. Press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  8. Cool cookies for 5 minutes and prepare optional glaze to drizzle over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a soft and chewy quality.

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