How to Make Bon Bon Christmas Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a special treat to make this holiday season? Look no further than Bon Bon Christmas Cookies! These delightful little bites are the perfect addition to any holiday gathering, and they are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. They are also a great option for gifting to loved ones, as they are both beautiful and delicious.

Traditional bon bons are often associated with chocolate-covered confections, but these Christmas cookies take the concept to a whole ne...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ cup butter flavored shortening
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the shortening and cream cheese until well blended. Stir in the flour, you may need to use your hands to help it form a dough. If the mixture seems too dry, add a couple of teaspoons of water. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Before rolling out the dough, dust the rolling surface heavily with confectioners' sugar. Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 1x4 inch strips. Place a cherry on the end of each strip. Roll up each strip starting with the cherry. Place on prepared cookie sheets and dust with a little of the confectioners' sugar.
  • Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should brown slightly. Dust again with the confectioners' sugar. Allow cookies to cool before serving, the cherries are very hot!
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 14mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 46mg