Maraschino Cherry Blossom Cookies 🍒🌸
✨ Why This Recipe Works
Delicate pastel-pink almond butter cookies studded with sweet maraschino cherries and pressed with a smooth milk chocolate kiss.
Crafted with everyday pantry staples and perfected in Mery's home kitchen, this Maraschino Cherry Blossom Cookies 🍒🌸 brings authentic comfort and vibrant flavors straight to your table. Every step has been carefully timed and measured so home cooks of any skill level can recreate foolproof, delicious results with ease.
With a quick 20 minutes of prep and 11 minutes of cooking, this wholesome dish balances ease and rich flavor without requiring complicated culinary equipment.
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🥗 Ingredients (tap to check off)
- 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup (60g) powdered (confectioners') sugar
- 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1 tsp pure almond extract
- 2 drops red or pink food coloring (optional)
- 1.25 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup (50g) maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry & finely chopped
- 24 pieces milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for light dusting, optional)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Cream Cherry Base
Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Stir in cherry juice, almond extract, and 2 drops of pink food coloring.
Incorporate Flour & Cherries
Add flour and mix on low until incorporated. Gently fold in the finely chopped, paper-towel-dried maraschino cherries.
Chill Dough
Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 45 minutes until firm enough to roll.
Shape & Bake
Roll into 1-inch rounds, place onto a lined baking sheet, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until bottoms are barely set.
Top with Kisses & Dust
Press a milk chocolate kiss gently into the center of each hot cookie. Let cool completely on a wire rack and dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
🍪 Storing & Freezing Cookies
Room Temperature: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Place a sheet of parchment paper between layers to preserve delicate crunch.
Freezing: Baked cookies freeze wonderfully for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
🍳 Recommended Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen Note: Having the right kitchen tools ensures foolproof results. We recommend items tested in our own home kitchen.
📊 Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)
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