Cherry Kislings
Delight your taste buds with Cherry Kislings, a tender and buttery cookie infused with the sweet, nostalgic flavor of maraschino cherries. Perfectly balanced with a hint of almond and vanilla, these melt-in-your-mouth treats combine a soft, pillowy texture with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistibly elegant finish. Created with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, these cookies are quick to prepare yet deliver bakery-quality results. Whether you're looking for the perfect tea-time companion or a stunning addition to your holiday cookie platter, Cherry Kislings are a must-try confection that will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 20 grams cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 30 grams powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Lightly flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden. The centers should remain pale and soft.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.
Serve and enjoy your Cherry Kislings with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.7 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 446 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 849 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.0 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5% | |
*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.
