Cocoa Cherry Spritz Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these indulgent Cocoa Cherry Spritz Cookies, a treat that combines buttery, chocolaty goodness with the bright pop of tangy-sweet maraschino cherries. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence, these festive cookies are made with a rich cocoa-infused dough, effortlessly shaped into elegant designs using a cookie press. Each cookie is crowned with a vibrant halved maraschino cherry, adding a burst of flavor and a visually stunning finish. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a short bake time, these irresistible sweets are as easy to make as they are delicious. Bake up a batch of these show-stopping cookies and add a touch of decadence to your dessert table!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 24 maraschino cherries, drained and halved
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Step 6
Transfer the dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired shape disc, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 7
Press the cookies directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 8
Gently press a halved maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie.
Step 9
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set but not browned.
Step 10
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1353.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3971.7 |
| Total Fat 207.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 128.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 701.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 647.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 538.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 316.2g | |
| Protein 38.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 184.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1279.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories