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Cherry-Chocolate Blossoms




Source of Recipe


Pillsbury Holiday Cookies & Candies






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
• 1 cup butter, softened
  
• 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry liquid
  
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  
• 3 to 4 drops red food color
  
• 2 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped
  
• 48 milk chocolate candy drops or pieces
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid, almond extract and food color; blend well.
   
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and salt; mix well. Stir in cherries. If necessary for easier handling, cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
   
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
   
4. Bake at 350 F. for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately top each cookie with candy; press down firmly. Remove from cookie sheets.
   






Final Comments


4 dozen cookies