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Cherry Blossom Cookies

Cherry Blossom Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Cherry Blossom Cookies, perfect for any celebration, are easy to make with no eggs and a gluten-free option.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour use gluten-free substitute if needed
  • ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries finely chopped
  • granulated sugar for rolling
For Topping
  • 24 Hershey’s Kisses for topping each cookie

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Blend in maraschino cherry juice and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries using a spatula.
  5. Form dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and chill on a baking sheet for at least 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie while warm and let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough for best results and experiment with extracts for unique flavors.

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