Bonbon Cookies
Indulge in the whimsy of Bonbon Cookies, a delightful treat that combines buttery shortbread dough with hidden sweet surprises in every bite. These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are stuffed with mini chocolate kisses or candy pieces, creating a center that’s as fun to discover as it is delicious. Topped with a glossy powdered sugar glaze and a festive sprinkle of decorations, these cookies make an eye-catching addition to holiday spreads, cookie exchanges, or any celebration. With just 20 minutes of prep time and customizable glaze colors to suit any theme, Bonbon Cookies are the perfect way to add a pop of sweetness and charm to your dessert lineup. Perfect for baking enthusiasts, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 30 pieces mini chocolate kisses or candy pieces
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- as needed food coloring (optional)
- as needed decorative sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract, then stir in the milk.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a mini chocolate kiss or candy piece in the center, then wrap the dough around it and roll it into a smooth ball.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the cookies are lightly golden on the bottom. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place the cookies back on the wire rack and immediately decorate with sprinkles if using.
Let the glaze set for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Bonbon Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.4 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 254 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 654 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 428.8 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
