Hugs & Kisses Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 C. Butter, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 3/4 C. Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp. Cherry Juice
- 1 tsp. Almond Extract
- 2 1/4 C. All Purpose Flour
- 16 oz. Jar Maraschino Cherries, drained and chopped
- Hershey Dark Chocolate Kisses or Hugs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine butter, salt and powdered sugar with a hand mixer. Add in cherry juice, and almond extract. Beat until well combined.
- Slowly add in flour and mix until a dough has formed and it’s well combined. Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the cherries. (Optional: Let dough chill in fridge for 20-30 minutes)
- Form dough into 1-inch balls and set on prepared baking sheet. Continue to do this until all the cookie dough has been used. Bake the cookies at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Immediately after taking the cookies from the oven, gently press a Hershey Dark Chocolate Kiss or Hug into the middle of each cookie. (Note: the Hugs will melt quickly, but the Kisses will keep their shape.
A fun and festive Valentine’s day treat!
Hugs & Kisses Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies are a fun and festive Valentine’s day treat that both you and the kids will love! Looking for more Valentine’s Day Day treats? Check out this cute recipe – Valentine’s Day Cookie Dough Truffles.
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