Description
Soft, buttery Cherry Blossom Cookies filled with maraschino cherry flavor and topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss. These pink treats are easy to make and absolutely delicious, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- ¼ teaspoon almond, vanilla, or cherry extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Topping:
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add flour and salt; mix on low until incorporated. Gradually add more flour until dough is pliable.
- Form dough into balls, roll in sugar, and chill.
- Preheat oven and line baking sheet.
- Bake chilled dough balls for about 10 minutes.
Mix in cherry juice and chosen extract until smooth.
Fold in chopped cherries gently.
Press a Hershey’s Kiss into each cookie after baking.
Notes
- Chilling dough helps cookies retain shape.
- Experiment with different extracts for unique flavors.
- Try dark or seasonal Hershey’s Kisses for variety.
- Decorate with edible glitter or drizzle for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg