These Cherry Blossom Cookies are a soft shortbread style cookie with hints of almond that have the delicious combo of chocolate and cherry! A CHOCOLATE AND CHERRY LOVERS COOKIE RECIPE Cherry Blossom Cookies are a fantastic vintage recipe that combines the irresistible flavors of shortbread‚ chocolate‚ and cherry. These mouthwatering treats are a cousin to the beloved Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies that we all know and love. With their pretty‚ classic blossom cookie look and their deliciously sweet taste‚ these cookies are sure to transport you back to simpler times and are the perfect cookie to give to that special someone on Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I have to use parchment paper when working the dough? When I was testing these‚ I made some without parchment and regretted it! I would highly encourage parchment. These cookies are soft and working with them on parchment is ideal. How do I know when my dough is ready? What should it feel like? The dough should have the consistency of a very moist playdough. You should be able to roll a ball without it sticking to your hands‚ but shouldn’t have to force it together.  What do I do if the Cherry Blossom Cookie dough is too sticky? If your dough is too sticky to handle‚ slowly add more flour until you can handle it. If your dough needs to be forced together to form a ball‚ you can add some moisture until desired texture is reached.  Which extract is best to use? This is all really based on personal preference. You can use almond‚ vanilla or cherry extract for even more cherry flavor. I have personally had these with both almond and vanilla. I liked almond while my family prefers the vanilla. Is the chilling the dough absolutely necessary? Chilling the dough is a vital step but you don’t have to chill them for long since they are small. I have found that 15-20 minutes is enough time. Chilling the dough prevents it from spreading too thin while baking. Can I make these MORE pink? Sure. The pink color comes from the maraschino cherries and juice. If you want a more vibrant pink‚ you could use pink food coloring or pink sugar to roll the cookies in for another pop of color. How do I know when cookies are done? It can be tricky with colored cookies but the edges will show signs of subtle browning. You can also gently lift a cookie and peek under it.  How to store Cherry Blossom Cookies? Once the cookies have cooled‚ transfer them to a lidded storage container and keep at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. You can freeze them in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Be careful as it’s easy for the kisses to fall off once frozen or while thawing. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) unsalted butter – forgot to take your butter out in time to soften it to room temperature. See my post on How to Soften Butter Fast. powdered sugar – some folks like to sift their powdered sugar to get out any lumps so feel free to do so. maraschino cherry juice– you can get this from the jar of maraschino cherries almond extract – you can substitute with cherry extract or vanilla extract all purpose flour – it’s super important you do not pack your measuring cup with flour when measuring. You will end up with way too much flour and will have dry and crumbly cookies. If you do not have a kitchen scale‚ the best way to measure flour is to dump some into a bowl (do not measure from the bag). Take your measuring cup and scoop up the flour (do not pack or push down). Take the flat end of a butter knife and just scrape the excess off. maraschino cherries – I have only used maraschino cherries for this recipe so I can’t say for sure how any other type of cherry (like morello cherries) would work out. granulated white sugar – this is used for rolling and helps to create a little texture. Hershey Kisses – feel free to use any flavor of Hershey’s kisses that would work well with the cherry flavors. HOW TO MAKE CHERRY BLOSSOM COOKIES In a large bowl‚ using an electric hand mixer‚ combine the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cherry juice and extract of choice and continue mixing until smooth.  Add 2 cups of flour and salt and mix on low until fully incorporated. Once the two cups are added‚ slowly add a couple of Tablespoons of flour at a time until the dough resembles a playdough consistency and can be handled without sticking to hands (you may not need the full amount).  Carefully stir in the chopped maraschino cherries‚ just until combined. Use a Tablespoon round cookie dough scoop to form small cookie dough balls and roll the balls in granulated sugar until coated. Place them evenly apart on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Chill the dough balls for at least 20 minutes before baking. While the dough is chilling‚ preheat the oven to 350F. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until baked through. NOTE: As with all baked goods‚ oven times can vary depending on the type of oven used (convection‚ gas or electric)‚ what rack it was baked on and how close it is to any heating elements and how your particular oven heats up (with hot spots‚ etc.) so please go by your own knowledge of your oven to know when to check the cookies and determine when they are done. Remove from the oven and place a Hershey Kiss in the center of each cookie.  Allow to cool before serving.  CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Cherry Chocolate CheesecakeCherry Almond Poke CakeCherry Chocolate Chip BarsMaraschino Cherry Cake (+Video)Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies Print Cherry Blossom Cookies Cherry cookies are soft shortbread type cookies topped with Hershey Kiss chocolates and has hints of almond flavor. Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesChill Time 20 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 12 servings Calories 443kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks softened to room temperature1 cup powdered sugar1 Tablespoon maraschino cherry juice from the jar of maraschino cherries¼ teaspoon almond extract cherry extract or vanilla extract2- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt1 cup chopped maraschino cherries¼ cup granulated white sugar for rolling24 Hershey Kisses InstructionsIn a large bowl‚ using an electric hand mixer‚ combine the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cherry juice and extract of choice and continue mixing until smooth. Add 2 cups of flour and salt and mix on low until fully incorporated. Once the two cups are added‚ slowly add a couple of Tablespoons of flour at a time until the dough resembles a playdough consistency and can be handled without sticking to hands (you may not need the full amount).Carefully stir in the chopped maraschino cherries‚ just until combined. Use a Tablespoon round cookie dough scoop to form small cookie dough balls and roll the balls in granulated sugar until coated. Place them evenly apart on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Chill the dough balls for at least 20 minutes before baking. While the dough is chilling‚ preheat the oven to 350F degrees Bake cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until baked through. (See my notes below) Remove from the oven and place a Hershey Kiss in the center of each cookie while they are still warm. Allow to cool before serving. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. This was calculated at 12 servings – 2 cookies per serving.  NOTE: As with all baked goods‚ oven times can vary depending on the type of oven used (convection‚ gas or electric)‚ what rack it was baked on and how close it is to any heating elements and how your particular oven heats up (with hot spots‚ etc.) so please go by your own knowledge of your oven to know when to check the cookies and determine when they are done. Bake times are only estimates.  NutritionCalories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 60mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g

WASHINGTON‚ DC—President* Joe Biden has made an unprecedented plea to Congress‚ urging lawmakers to declare him president so he can finally address the ongoing crisis at the border. Biden’s bold request comes after months of criticism over his administration’s handling of the border situation‚ with many Americans expressing frustration at the lack of decisive action. During a hastily convened press conference at the White House‚ Biden made his impassioned plea to lawmakers‚ stating‚ “Enough is enough. It’s time for Congress to step up and make me president so I can finally do something about the border.” The president emphasized the urgency of the situation‚ highlighting the need for immediate action to address the influx of migrants and the strain it has placed on border communities. Biden’s call for congressional intervention has sparked intense debate among lawmakers‚ with some expressing support for his proposal while others remain skeptical. “It’s certainly an unconventional approach‚” remarked one senator‚ “but desperate times call for desperate measures.” Meanwhile‚ political pundits have been quick to weigh in on Biden’s plea‚ with opinions divided along party lines. Supporters of the president argue that his willingness to acknowledge the severity of the border crisis is a step in the right direction‚ while critics question the legality and feasibility of his proposed solution. As the debate rages on in Washington‚ all eyes are on Congress to see how they will respond to Biden’s unprecedented request. Will lawmakers heed the president’s call and take action to address the border crisis‚ or will Biden’s plea fall on deaf ears? Only time will tell‚ but one thing is for certain: in the unpredictable world of politics‚ anything is possible. The post Biden Urges Congress: ‘Make Me President So I Can Finally Fix the Border’ appeared first on Genesius Times.

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Country singer Toby Keith was reported dead on February 5 after a battle with stomach cancer. Keith’s passing was a shock as he recently shared a clip of his final performance from December 2023 in Las Vegas‚ after which he took time off the spotlight to recover. The singer’s death saddened much of Hollywood‚ including legendary actor Clint Eastwood. He expressed his grief via a tribute on social media‚ which reads‚ “Extremely Saddened by the passing of Toby Keith‚ Rest in peace my friend‚” with a photo of them posing side by side. What song did Clint Eastwood inspire by Toby Keith? Instagram Keith revealed during his lifetime that Clint inspired “Don’t Let The Old Man In” while filming the thriller movie‚ The Mule‚ which tells the story of “a ninety-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran (who) turns drug mule for a Mexican cartel” according to IMDb. “It’s an interesting story‚ how this song came to be‚” the late songwriter said. RELATED: Clint Eastwood Got Burt Reynolds In A Movie He Called “So Awful” Only Prisoners Watched It The film included the single‚ and it all started when Keith asked Clint about his (at the time) 88th birthday plans. “He said he was gonna go shoot a movie…and I said‚ ‘what do you do to keep yourself going?’ He said‚ ‘I try to get up and be productive and don’t let the old man in‚’” Keith recalled. “So‚ I wrote (the song and) sent it to him. He put it in that movie‚ The Mule‚ and then it exploded on NBC when I sang it on the People’s Choice Awards when I was getting the Icon.” LOS ANGELES – NOV 20: Clint Eastwood at the AFI Gala – Richard Jewell Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on November 20‚ 2019 in Los Angeles‚ CA Keith was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2021 and underwent “chemo‚ radiation‚ and surgery” to battle the ravaging condition. “So far‚ so good. I need time to breathe‚ recover‚ and relax. I am looking forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait‚” he assured his well-wishers in June of the same year. Instagram Sadly‚ the father of three was only able to spend about 18 more months alive since the announcement. His family confirmed the sad news via a statement which read that he “passed peacefully…surrounded by his family.” “He fought his fight with grace and courage‚” they added. “Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.” Click for next Article The post Clint Eastwood‚ Who Inspired Toby Keith Song‚ Reacts To Country Singer’s Sudden Death appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

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