Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies Valentine Kisses
Celebrate love and sweetness with these Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies, perfect for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion. These delightful treats feature a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth base infused with the fruity sweetness of finely chopped maraschino cherries and a hint of almond extract. A rich Hershey’s Kiss is pressed into each cookie while still warm, creating a luscious pairing of chocolate and cherries that’s impossible to resist. With their vibrant pink hue and charming kiss centerpiece, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Easy to make in just 30 minutes, they’re an elegant treat for gifting, sharing, or indulging in with someone special.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 0.75 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 36 pieces milk chocolate Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add in the vanilla extract, almond extract, maraschino cherry juice, and beat until combined.
Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies are still soft to the touch. Do not overbake.
Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie. The warmth of the cookie will slightly melt the chocolate, so avoid touching it until it cools.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these cherry chocolate delights with your loved ones!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.2 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.7 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 760 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.1 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 975 mg | 21% | |
*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.
