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Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
54 mins
Servings: 36 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
  • ¾ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 drops of red food dye optional
  • 2¼ cups of flour
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ½ cup of maraschino cherries chopped up
  • ¼ cup white sugar to roll the cookie dough in
  • 36 chocolate kisses

Instructions

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  1. Beat the butter with a mixer until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, maraschino cherry juice, vanilla extract, and red food dye (if using); beat with a mixer until smooth.
  3. Mix the flour and salt, then pour in batches into the dough.
  4. Beat until creamy using a hand mixer, wiping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  5. Add the cherries and mix well with a rubber spatula.
  6. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silpat mat.
  8. Roll the cookie dough into small balls, then drop into a bowl of sugar; roll to coat evenly.
  9. Place the balls on the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart; press your thumb down in the center of the cookie gently. Repeat.
  10. Place into the oven and bake for 13-14 minutes.
  11. Remove them from the oven and immediately place a kiss in the center of each cookie.
  12. Let them sit on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.