How to Make Chocolate Cherry Kiss Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate Cherry Kiss Cookies are a delectable treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the sweetness of cherries in a delightful cookie. This recipe has been a favorite among cookie enthusiasts for years, and it's easy to see why.

The cookies are soft on the inside with a slightly crispy edge, and they're topped with a chocolate kiss that melts in your mouth with each bite. The addition of chopped cherries adds a burst of flavor and a hint of sweetness that perfectly com...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • ¾ teaspoon almond extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon cherry flavoring (such as Wilton®)
  • ¾ cup drained, chopped maraschino cherries
  • 48 milk chocolate kisses (such as HERSHEY'S), or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Combine shortening, powdered sugar, cherry juice, red food coloring, and cherry flavoring in a large bowl. Add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in maraschino cherries.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; arrange 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate kiss, pressing firmly. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    100 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 28mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 30mg