Almond Cherry Blossoms
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- 2 Hr. 30 Min.
- Bake:
- 9 Min.
- Prep:
- 25 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Yields:
- 48 cookies
The cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze are just as sweet to look at as this Almond Cherry Blossoms recipe tastes. Pay homage to the beautiful petals by coating these Almond Cherry Blossoms in almonds and topping them with your favorite HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates. Bring a batch of these to any spring gathering that might need a sweet and fruity pick-me-up. Love cherries? Love chocolate? We know just the recipe for you. These HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolate Cherry Blossoms are the perfect combination of the two fan-favorite flavors.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 25 minutes
- Bake Time
- 9 minutes
- Cool Time
- 1 hour
- Chill Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
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1/2 cupmaraschino cherries, chopped
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1 pouchsugar cookie mix (about 17.5 oz)
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Eggs and butter called for on cookie mix package
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1 tspalmond extract (optional)
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2 cupsalmonds finely chopped
Step-By-Step-Directions
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups
Wooden Spoon
Paper Towels
Refrigerator
Oven
Cookie Sheet
Wire Rack
Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towel to remove excess moisture. Blend cookie mix according to package directions adding cherries and almond extract, if desired. Refrigerate dough until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates. Shape dough into 48 (about 1-inch) balls. Roll balls in chopped almonds; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 48 servingsServing size 1 cookie (23g)Amount per servingCalories110% Daily Value*Total Fat 6g 8%Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 10mg 3%Sodium 50mg 2%Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%Dietary Fiber 1g 4%Total Sugars 7gIncludes 7g Added Sugar 14%Protein 2gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 21mg 2%Iron 0mg 0%Potassium 48mg 2%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
