Cherry Kiss Cookies Recipe
Easy Cherry Kiss Cookies recipe Bake delicious festive treats Simple instructions perfect holiday baking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Gently press a maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Soft, buttery cookies subtly flavored with almond and topped with a sweet cherry and a Hershey’s Kiss. A perfect Valentine’s Day treat!