Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate cookies studded with juicy maraschino cherries and topped with a sweet chocolate kiss. These Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
Topping:
- 24 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Add cherries: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Form cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until set. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be sure the cherries are well-drained and patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- For a festive twist, use cherry-flavored chocolate kisses if available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
