Nelson Cookie Bake Pink Bon Bon Cookies
Indulge in the sweet, nostalgic charm of Nelson Cookie Bake Pink Bon Bon Cookies, a recipe that combines buttery softness with a vibrant pop of color and flavor. These delightful treats feature a rich, melt-in-your-mouth cookie dough delicately wrapped around a luscious maraschino cherry center, ensuring a surprise in every bite. A dash of almond extract adds a subtle nutty aroma, while the pink food coloring gives them their signature playful hue—perfect for holidays, baby showers, or any celebration. Rolled in a light coating of granulated sugar and baked to tender perfection, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a dozen minutes in the oven, this easy yet elegant recipe will quickly become a showstopping favorite on your dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pink food coloring
- 20 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the vanilla extract and almond extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until the dough begins to form. Avoid overmixing.
Add the pink food coloring and gently mix until the dough is evenly tinted. Adjust the color if needed.
Divide the dough into 20 small portions. Flatten each piece slightly and wrap it around a maraschino cherry, completely enclosing the cherry and forming a smooth ball.
Roll each cookie ball lightly in granulated sugar to coat.
Place the cookie balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are just set but not browned. Avoid overbaking to maintain their soft texture.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Pink Bon Bon Cookies and enjoy their delightful flavor and texture!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 393.6 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*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.
