Cherry Blossom Cookies
Experience the delightful blend of maraschino cherries and almond in these charming Cherry Blossom Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring a burst of flavor and a touch of color to your table.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 24 Hershey kisses
- 2 ounces chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Directions
- Beat the butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
- Mix in cherry juice and almond extract, then gradually add and combine the flour.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and form dough balls coated in sugar. Chill dough and preheat the oven.
- Bake the cookies, then press a Hershey kiss into each cookie. Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate.
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle edible glitter on top of the cookies before serving.