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Cherry-Chocolate Blossoms Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful blend of cherries and chocolate with these Cherry-Chocolate Blossoms. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Servings: 48 (4 dozen)
- Calories: 300.5 per serving
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Powdered sugar |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 2 cups | Margarine |
| 1/2 cup | Maraschino cherry juice |
| 3 – 4 | Maraschino cherries |
| 2 1/4 – 2 1/2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/3 – 1/2 cup | Chocolate candy |
| 48 | Maraschino cherries |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, maraschino cherry juice, almond extract, and food color. Blend these ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Lightly spoon all-purpose flour into a measuring cup, then level it off. Add the flour and salt to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix everything together until a smooth dough forms.
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Add Cherries:
- Stir in the maraschino cherries until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. If the dough seems too dry, gradually add a little more cherry juice until it holds together well when shaped.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. This recipe should yield approximately 48 cookies.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just slightly browned.
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Add Chocolate Topping:
- As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, immediately top each one with a chocolate candy. Press down firmly to ensure it sticks to the cookie.
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Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cookies from the cookie sheets and allow them to cool completely before serving.
These Cherry-Chocolate Blossoms are best enjoyed fresh but can also be stored in an airtight container for several days. Whether you’re making them for a holiday gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to delight your taste buds with their irresistible combination of flavors! 🍒🍫
