Cherry Blossom Cookies are soft, buttery pink cookies flavored with maraschino cherry juice and studded with chopped cherries, each finished with a chocolate kiss in the center, just like the cookies in your image. They’re easy to mix, roll, chill, and bake, and they make a pretty addition to Christmas trays, Valentine’s Day boxes, baby showers, or spring dessert platters.
Why you’ll love these cookies
These cookies use confectioners sugar instead of granulated sugar, which helps create a tender, melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture similar to shortbread‑style cherry cookies. Maraschino cherry juice and chopped cherries give a distinct cherry flavor and natural pink color, while the chocolate kiss on top provides a classic cherry‑and‑chocolate pairing.
The dough comes together quickly in one bowl with basic ingredients and no eggs, and it rolls easily into balls that hold their shape while baking. A quick chill helps them bake up with soft centers and slightly crisp, sugar‑coated exteriors.
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