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Cherry Blossom Cookies Amazing Easy Sweet Treat

Cherry Blossom Cookies Amazing Easy Sweet Treat

Cherry Blossom Cookies Amazing Easy Sweet Treat are delicious, easy-to-make cookies featuring maraschino cherries and chocolate kisses.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Drain cherries thoroughly to avoid excess moisture
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped and well-drained
  • 24 pieces chocolate kiss candies Press while cookies are still warm

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until dough forms.
  • Fold in chopped and well-drained cherries.
  • Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet spaced apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
  • Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy. Chill dough briefly if it becomes too sticky.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 11g
Keyword baking, Cherry Blossom Cookies, cookies, dessert, easy recipe, Sweet Treat
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