Cherry Blossom Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
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1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
→ Garnish
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12 whole maraschino cherries
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add the egg and mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
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Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
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Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, cherry juice, and white chocolate chips (if using).
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Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Press a whole maraschino cherry into the center of each dough ball.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
# Notes:
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These cookies capture the essence of cherry blossoms with their delicate pink hue and cherry flavor.