Sweetheart Cherry Blossom Kisses
These adorable Sweetheart Cherry Blossom Kisses are a delightful treat, perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. With a soft, cherry-infused cookie base and a sweet chocolate kiss pressed into each warm cookie, they're sure to spread love with every bite.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Greased baking sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons maraschi no cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 drops red food coloring (optional, for a vibrant pink)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- 54 unwrapped milk chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Beat them together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and perfectly blended.
- Gently mix in the maraschino cherry juice, almond extract, and if you wish, the red food coloring for an extra pop of color.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, beating slowly until a soft, pliable dough comes together. Once the flour is incorporated, stir in the chopped maraschino cherries until they are evenly spread throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into delightful 1-inch balls. Place them about 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet, giving them space to bake beautifully.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden.
- As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, while they're still warm and soft, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each one.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for just two minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Don't fret if tiny cracks appear around the edges of the cookies – that's part of their charm! Get ready to share the love!
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 85
Total Carbs: 10g
Net Carbs: 10g
Fats: 5g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 85
Total Carbs: 10g
Net Carbs: 10g
Fats: 5g
Protein: 1g
