These easy chocolate cherry kiss cookies combine maraschino cherries and cherry flavorings for a sublime blend of sweetness and charm in every bite.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
100 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Whisk flour and salt together in a small bowl.
Step 3
Combine shortening, confectioners' sugar, cherry juice, red food coloring, almond extract, and cherry flavoring in a large bowl. Add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in maraschino cherries.
Step 4
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Arrange 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the top of each cookie. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Ingredients
4 drops red food coloring
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
0.5 teaspoon salt
2.3333332538605 cups all-purpose flour
0.75 teaspoon almond extract
0.125 teaspoon cherry flavoring (such as Wilton®)
0.75 cup drained, chopped maraschino cherries
48 milk chocolate kisses (such as HERSHEY'S), or more as needed
