Cherry Blossom Cookie

Name: Cherry Blossom Cookie
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon cherry or vanilla extract; 5 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup candied cherry halves; Pink or red sprinkles, optional

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon cherry or vanilla extract
5 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup candied cherry halves
Pink or red sprinkles, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, extracts and food coloring if desired. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2

Roll dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
3

. With floured kitchen scissors, snip the top of each ball in half, cutting three-fourths of the way through. Cut each half into thirds; carefully spread the wedges apart, forming flower petals.
4

Place a cherry half in the center of each; top with sprinkles if desired. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.