Melt-in-your mouth cherry shortbread cookies topped with a Cherry Cordial Hershey’s Kiss, these Cherry Cordial Cookies are perfect for any special occasion.
I have to admit. This is not originally my recipe, but is one my family has made for at least ten years. I’ve included my notes, updated the method a bit, and taken updated photos. Original recipe can be found here.
Ingredients
- Flour
- Powdered Sugar
- Maraschino Cherries & Juice
- Butter
- Almond Extract
- Salt
- Hershey’s Kisses Cherry Cordials
Why You’ll Love These Cherry Cordial Cookies
Fast and easy to make. These cookies come together in around 30 minutes total and are made via an all in one method.
Unique flavor (and fun pink color). The chopped maraschino cherries and juice add a burst of cherry flavor to these cookies. Plus, the cherry cordial kiss really makes the cookie.
Melt-in-your mouth texture. As this is a shortbread cookie, the texture is smooth, buttery and melt in your mouth. Combined with the
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter for 30 seconds to 1 minute until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add the powdered sugar and salt. Mix together until fully combined, around 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the almond extract and cherry juice. Mix well. Your dough will be a pretty light pink.
Step 4: Add the flour and cherry pieces and mix until just combined.
Step 5: Roll the dough into 1 inch round balls. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with the bottom of a glass to create 1/2 inch thick discs.
Step 6: Bake at 325F for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies are light brown on the bottom.
Step 7: Remove from oven and immediately place a Cherry Cordial Hershey’s Kiss in the center. Let cool completely and enjoy!
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Cherry Cordial Cookies
Equipment
- cookie sheets
- 1 large mixing bowl
- electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, softened ((1/2 cup))
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 24 Hershey's Cherry Cordial Kisses
- granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter for 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar and salt, continue mixing until light and fluffy.
- Add almond extract, cherry juice and mix together.
- Slowly add the flour. Mix together until the dough become stiff.
- Add the chopped cherries at the end and mix until just combined. If the dough is too stiff for the mixer, simply use a spoon.
- Roll dough into 1 inch round balls. Place dough on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten a bit with the bottom of a glass. Cookies should still be about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake at 325 °F for 12-14 minutes until the bottoms are light brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately place a Cherry Cordial Hershey's Kiss in the center.
- Let cool completely before eating. (The Hershey Kiss should no longer look shiny.)
