Nelson Cookie Bake Green Bon Bon Cookies
Brighten up your holiday baking with these vibrant and festive Nelson Cookie Bake Green Bon Bon Cookies! Bursting with charm, these buttery shortbread-style cookies feature a surprise maraschino cherry hidden inside, making every bite a delightful treat. Colored with a hint of green food coloring and drizzled with a sweet green glaze, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Topped with optional sprinkles for extra cheer, these cookies are perfect for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, or any celebration that needs a pop of color. Simple to prepare in just over 30 minutes, this eye-catching recipe combines easy techniques with irresistible flavor, making it a must-add to your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Green food coloring
- 24 pieces Maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 drops Green food coloring (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually mix in the flour, adding it in small increments, until the dough comes together. Add the green food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a maraschino cherry in the center and carefully wrap the dough around it, forming a ball. Make sure the cherry is completely covered by the dough.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, green food coloring, and water until smooth. Add more water if needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies, and if desired, sprinkle with festive sprinkles before the glaze sets.
Allow the glaze to set completely before serving. Enjoy your delicious Nelson Cookie Bake Green Bon Bon Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.5 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.3 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 495.7 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*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.
