Description
These Cherry Blossom Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for spring celebrations, combining sweet cherry flavor with a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense cherry flavor, consider adding cherry extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with pink frosting for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Blossom Cookies, Spring Treats, Easy Cookie Recipe