Cherry Blossom Cookie Recipe

Name: Cherry Blossom Cookie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon cherry or vanilla extract; 5 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup candied cherry halves; Pink or red sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon cherry or vanilla extract
5 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup candied cherry halves
Pink or red sprinkles, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, extracts and food coloring if desired. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2
Roll dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
3
. With floured kitchen scissors, snip the top of each ball in half, cutting three-fourths of the way through. Cut each half into thirds; carefully spread the wedges apart, forming flower petals.
4
Place a cherry half in the center of each; top with sprinkles if desired. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

436

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon milk, and more.

Yes, Cherry Blossom Cookie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Blossom Cookie

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