Cherry Bon Bon Cookies
Created by JostLori on November 18, 2013
- Servings: 24
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Recipe #11241
Ingredients
- COOKIES
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 24 maraschino cherries
- GLAZE
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- Additional confectioners' sugar
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla, mix well.
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Step 2: Combine the flour and salt, then gradually add to the creamed mixture.
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Step 3: Divide dough into 24 portions; shape each portion around a cherry, forming a ball. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
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Step 4: Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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Step 5: For the glaze, combine the sugar, butter and cherry juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies or dip the entire tops into the glaze. Dust with confectioners' sugar.