These Cherry Kiss Cookies are delightful treats that combine the sweetness of cherry with the richness of chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they make a festive addition to your collection of Christmas desserts.
This recipe is simple to follow and yields soft, chewy cookies topped with a chocolate kiss, making them a favorite among cookie lovers.
Delicious Cherry Kiss Cookies
These cookies feature a buttery base infused with cherry flavor, topped with a chocolate kiss for a perfect blend of flavors. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
- 24 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Extracts: Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped cherries.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
