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Five pink thumbprint cookies with pink frosting centers are arranged on a white plate, surrounded by pink flowers and a small bowl of round pink candies. The setting has a soft, springtime feel.
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Cherry Blossoms Cookies Recipe

Cherry Blossom Cookie Recipe lovers will adore these soft, buttery cherry kiss cookies with a natural pink color and a chocolate center.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blossom cookie, cherry blossom cookies, Cookie recipe, easy dessert, hershey kiss cookie, sugar cookie recipe, sugar cookies, valentine's day cookie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 143kcal
Author Janine Waite

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 tbsp maraschino cherry juice You can add less or more despending on the color you prefer, but it will change the liquids in the recipe. My cookie dough was a bit sticky but they come out fine and taste great.
  • 24 Hershey chocolate kisses
  • coarse sanding sugar

Instructions

  • Cream the Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. This helps create that soft, tender texture.

  • Add the Extracts

    Mix in the vanilla and almond extract. The almond flavor pairs beautifully with cherry.

  • Add the Cherry Juice

    Pour in the cherry juice and mix until combined. The dough will take on a soft pink color and a light cherry flavor.

  • Mix in Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

  • Shape the Dough

    Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll cookie balls in a plate of coarse sugar.

  • Chill the Dough

    Chill for about 20 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.

  • Bake

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. The cookies should stay pale with just lightly golden bottoms.

  • Add the Chocolate Center

    Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie once they come out of the oven.

  • Cool and Set

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack. The chocolate will firm up as they cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg