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Cherry Blossom Cookies: 10 Delicious Floral Treats to Try

Cherry Blossom Cookies

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Delight in the delicate flavors of spring with these Cherry Blossom Cookies. Soft, chewy, and infused with floral notes, they melt in your mouth and bring a taste of nature indoors.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 36 Hershey’s Kiss chocolate candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp almond extract; mix until well combined.
  4. Whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Cut out cookies using cherry blossom-shaped cookie cutters.
  8. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1-2 tbsp of milk until smooth for icing.
  12. Decorate cooled cookies with icing and let set for 30 minutes before serving.

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