Here's a sweet little treat to make for Valentine's Day - combining the colors of Valentine's with the most beloved flavor (chocolate!) and even a candy the symbolizes love (kisses)! This cookie has got it all! They are also easy to whip up, and so cute on a tray or platter. Treat the ones you love to something special this weekend!
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Cherry Kisses
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3-4 drops red food coloring
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
48 Chocolate Kisses, unwrapped
In a large bowl, cream together butter, powdered sugar, cherry juice, almond extract and food coloring. Beat in flour, just until combined, then stir in cherries. Form dough into 1 inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate kiss. Remove to a rack to cool.
Makes 4 dozen cookies.
Hi Sara,
ReplyDeleteYour Cherry Chocolate Kisses look like a very special treat! Hope you had a great Valentine weekend and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen