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Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and cherries with these Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies. A perfect treat for holidays or any day!


Ingredients

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Blossom Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries (well-drained and patted dry)
  • 48 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Include cherries: Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
  6. Form cookies: Scoop the dough by tablespoonfuls, roll into balls, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
  8. Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
  • If dough is sticky, chill for 20–30 minutes before rolling.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle with sanding sugar before baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg