I think this makes a pretty holiday cookie. It's basically a flavored shortbread. Nice to have something a bit different. And they're pretty tasty even without the chocolate!
CHERRY KISSES COOKIE
makes about 2 1/2 dozen
1 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp almond extract (I'll increase it to 1 tsp next time)
2 drops red food coloring
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Hershey's Kisses
Cream butter and powdered sugar together, add cherry juice, almond extract, red food coloring, and salt. Beat well.
Add flour 1/2 cup at a time. Scrape bowl.
Add cherries and mix only enough to blend. Dough will be stiff.
Using a small cookie scoop (or a heaping tablespoon), place dough on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Smush down a bit as there's not much spread to these cookies.
Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
Remove from oven and immediately place a Hershey's Kiss on the top of each cookie, pressing down slightly.
Cool on a wire rack.
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