Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 36 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the chopped cherries.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a festive touch, use colored chocolate kisses on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg