Cherry Blossom Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Add the cherry juice and extract of choice and continue mixing until smooth.

Step 3

Add 2 cups of flour and mix on low until fully incorporated. Once the two cups are added, slowly add a couple of Tablespoons at a time until the dough resembles a playdough consistency and can be handled without sticking to hands.

Step 4

Carefully stir in the chopped cherries, just until combined.

Step 5

Use a Tablespoon round cookie dough scoop to form small cookie dough balls and roll the balls in granulated sugar until coated.

Step 6

Chill the dough balls for at least 20 minutes before baking.

Step 7

While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Place cookies evenly apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until baked through.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and place a hershey kiss in the center of each cookie.

Step 10

Allow to cool before serving.