Cherry Blossom Cookies
Delicate and charming Cherry Blossom Cookies feature a buttery base adorned with bright cherry centers, perfect for springtime treats or festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- Optional: pink food coloring for dough tint
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°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 vanilla 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.
- If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring and gently mix to tint dough.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Press one cherry half gently into the center of each dough ball, cut side down.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
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