5 from 3 votes
Cherry Blossom Cookies
If you love cherries and chocolate, you are going to adore these Cherry Blossom Cookies. Soft shortbread maraschino cherry cookies topped with a Hershey's Kiss.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
24
Cookies
Calories:
183 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks, unsalted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
- 2-4 drops red food coloring optional
- 2 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup maraschino cherries finely chopped and drained
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the salt, cherry juice, almond extract and red food coloring (if using).
- Gradually add the flour to the wet mixture, starting with 2 cups and adding more flour if needed until a soft dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, space them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, gently press a kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, you can refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- If the dough feels too soft or sticky to handle, you can chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before rolling it into balls.
- Drain the maraschino cherries well before chopping to avoid excess moisture in the dough. If necessary, pat them dry with a paper towel.
- The red food coloring is optional but adds a lovely pink hue to the cookies, making them visually appealing.
- You can experiment by using different flavored Kisses such as dark chocolate, caramel-filled, or even white chocolate for a unique twist.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
19mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
241IU
(5%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.