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Cherry Blossoms Cookies

Soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with maraschino cherries for an elegant Christmas treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pink food coloring optional
  • 24 maraschino cherries drained and dried

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  6. Add food coloring if desired.
  7. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
  8. Press a cherry into each cookie and bake 10–12 minutes.

Notes

Dry cherries thoroughly to prevent excess spreading.