😊 The Best CHERRY-CHOCOLATE BLOSSOMS

This easy CHERRY-CHOCOLATE BLOSSOMS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice 1?2 teaspoon almond extract 3 -4 drops red food coloring 2 1?4 - 2 1?2 cups all-purpose flour 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?3 - 1?2 cup maraschino cherry, drained, chopped 48 48 chocolate stars or 48 Hershey chocolate kisses

DIRECTIONS

In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid, almond extract and food color; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and salt; mix well. Stir in cherries. If dough is too dry, add a little more cherry liquid until dough holds together when shaped. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just slightly brown. Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate candy, pressing down firmly. Remove from cookie sheets and cool.

by: Donna M.