Glazed Cherry Bon Bon Cookies Recipe

Name: Glazed Cherry Bon Bon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 maraschino cherries; 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon 2% milk; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons water; Red and green liquid food coloring; Colored sprinkles; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Servings: persons

36 maraschino cherries
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons water
Red and green liquid food coloring
Colored sprinkles
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1
Pat cherries dry with paper towels; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 14-16 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For Christmas glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve a dipping consistency. Transfer half of the glaze to another bowl; tint one bowl green and the other red. Dip the tops of nine cookies in green glaze and nine cookies in red glaze, then decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.
5
For chocolate glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve dipping consistency. Stir in chocolate and vanilla. Dip the tops of remaining cookies in glaze, then sprinkle with nuts. Let stand until set.

1127

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 maraschino cherries, 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Glazed Cherry Bon Bon Cookies 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.

Glazed Cherry Bon Bon Cookies

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