Description
Soft, buttery Cherry Blossom Cookies filled with maraschino cherry flavor and topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss. Perfect for any season, these pink treats are easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
¼ teaspoon almond, vanilla, or cherry extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
24 Hershey’s Kisses
Instructions
1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
2. Mix in cherry juice and chosen extract until smooth.
3. Add 2 cups of flour and salt; mix on low until incorporated. Add more flour gradually until dough is pliable and not sticky.
4. Fold in chopped cherries gently.
5. Form dough into tablespoon-sized balls, roll in granulated sugar, and chill for 20 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Place chilled dough balls on the sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
8. Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie after baking, then allow to cool.
Notes
Chilling the dough before baking helps cookies retain their shape.
Try different extracts like almond or cherry for unique flavors.
Use dark or seasonal Hershey’s Kisses for variety.
Decorate with edible glitter or drizzle for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg