Embrace the essence of spring with these Cherry Blossom Cookies! Each cookie combines the sweet tang of maraschino cherries with the rich depth of dark chocolate, topped with a hint of almond. Perfect for celebrating the new season or any festive gathering. Let’s bake a batch and spread some cherry-filled joy!
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Cherry Blossom Cookies
Embrace the essence of spring with these Cherry Blossom Cookies! Each cookie combines the sweet tang of maraschino cherries with the rich depth of dark chocolate, topped with a hint of almond. Perfect for celebrating the new season or any festive gathering. Let’s bake a batch and spread some cherry-filled joy!
Ingredients
- 1 cupsoftened butter
- 1 cupconfectioners’ sugar
- 4 teaspoonsjuice from maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cupfinely chopped maraschino cherries
- 3/4 teaspoonalmond flavoring
- 2 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1package of dark chocolate Hershey’s Kisses
- 1 cupconfectioners’ sugar (for the glaze)
- 1 tablespoonwater (for the glaze)
- 1 teaspoonalmond flavoring (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and confectioners’ sugar until light. Add cherry juice and almond flavoring; mix well.
- Gradually add flour until combined, then fold in chopped cherries.
- Roll into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie while hot.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and chocolate.
Add extra cherry juice if the dough is too dry, or a bit more flour if it’s too sticky.
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 2 g
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