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Cherry Chocolate Kiss Valentine Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cherry Chocolate Kiss Valentine Cookies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Soft, buttery cookies are infused with maraschino cherry flavor and crowned with a rich dark chocolate Hershey’s Kiss for a perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 Cup Butter (softened)
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 4 Teaspoons Maraschino Cherry Juice (from jar)
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 8 Drops Red Food Coloring
  • 2 1/2 Cups Flour (divided)
  • 6 ounce Jar Maraschino Cherries (18–20 cherries, approx. 1/4 cup finely diced)

Topping

  • 24 Dark Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses or Dove Chocolate Heart Shaped Candy

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent cookies from sticking.
  2. Dice Cherries: Finely dice the maraschino cherries and set them aside. Retain the cherry juice for later use.
  3. Chill Chocolates: Unwrap the chocolate kisses or heart-shaped candies and place them in the refrigerator to keep firm until topping time.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together. Add salt and baking powder, then continue creaming with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add Flavors: Stir in the reserved maraschino cherry juice, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until everything is well combined for a vibrant cherry flavor and color.
  6. Incorporate Flour: Gradually mix in 2 cups of the flour into the creamed mixture, blending until a dough begins to form.
  7. Fold in Cherries and Remaining Flour: Gently fold the diced cherries into the dough. Then mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of flour using your hands for a cohesive dough consistency.
  8. Chill Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill it for 10 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  9. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into one-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Do not flatten the balls, as they will spread slightly while baking.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  11. Add Chocolate Topping: Remove the cookie sheet from the oven. Immediately press one chilled chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow the cookies to rest on the pan for two minutes to set the chocolate.
  12. Cool and Set Chocolate: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack, then place them in the refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set.
  13. Storage: Store the cookies at room temperature in an airtight container to keep them fresh for several days.

Notes

  • Finely dicing the cherries helps distribute their flavor evenly throughout the cookies without overwhelming bites.
  • Chilling the dough briefly makes it easier to handle and helps maintain the cookies’ shape during baking.
  • Press the chocolate kisses into the cookies immediately after baking so they soften slightly and adhere well.
  • For a festive touch, use red food coloring, but you can adjust or omit if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for best freshness.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/cherry-chocolate-kiss-valentine-cookies-recipe/