Kiss Me Cookies
Valentines Day Is Coming
You will need:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup of powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
6 drops of red food coloring
2 1/4 cups of all purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
approx. 50 Hershey kisses
Preheat Oven to 350
In a large bowl beat your butter, powdered sugar, and salt...till well blended...add in cherry juice, almond extract and food coloring...Gradually Beat in flour...stir in cherries.
Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until bottoms are light brown. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into center of each cookie... it will crack around the edges...cool on pan for 2 min. then move to a cooling rack.
If you're looking to add a personal touch to your Valentine's Day treats, these Kiss Me Cookies are a sweet and charming choice. I've found that using maraschino cherry juice and chopped cherries really brings out a lovely fruity flavor that contrasts wonderfully with the rich almond extract and buttery dough. When preparing the dough, be sure to gradually mix the flour in to maintain a soft, pliable texture. One tip is to chill the dough before shaping it into balls; this helps reduce spreading and keeps the cookies tender. Baking at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes results in a beautiful light golden bottom, which is the perfect indicator that the cookies are ready. Pressing the Hershey’s Kiss into the center while the cookie is still warm causes gentle cracking around the edges—a hallmark of this cookie's rustic appeal. It’s important to let them cool on the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to a rack to avoid breaking. For added flair, you might sprinkle some finely chopped nuts or a dusting of powdered sugar on top after cooling. These cookies not only look festive with their pink-red hue from the food coloring but also capture that Valentine’s Day spirit perfectly. Overall, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, ideal for bakers of all levels who want to share love in a sweet, homemade way. Enjoy baking and indulging in these Kiss Me Cookies with your loved ones this Valentine's Day!
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