Best 5 Chocolate Cherry Blossoms Recipes

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Indulge in the delicate and delectable taste of Chocolate Cherry Blossoms, an exquisite treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of cherries. These delightful creations are a visual masterpiece, resembling delicate cherry blossoms in full bloom. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new challenge or a beginner yearning for an impressive dessert, this article will guide you through the art of crafting these edible works of art.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES



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Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.

Provided by Meredith

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

60 maraschino cherries with stems
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating

Steps:

  • Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.
  • Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CHOCOLATE BLOSSOMS



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These are great little cookies that look very pretty when baked, they are kind of like Chocolate Crinkles.

Provided by MELANIEKEETON

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter and cocoa until smooth. Beat in the sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually blend into the chocolate mixture to form a dough. Cover dough and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar. Place cookies 3 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops of the cookies have cracked. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 96.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BLOSSOMS



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Make and share this Chocolate Cherry Blossoms recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1 (11 ounce) bag chocolate-covered cherries, chocolate-kiss shaped decorative candies, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Place unsweetened chocolate in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted. Add butter; stir until butter is melted. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Combine melted chocolate mixture, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 3/4 cups of flour, eggs and baking powder in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add remaining 3/4 cup of flour and dried cherries. Continue beating just until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm. [1 hour].
  • Heat oven to 300. Place 1/3 cup of sugar in small bowl. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until top is cracked and set.
  • Immediately press 1 cherry chocolate kiss into each cookie. Remove to cool racks. Cool completely or until chocolate is set. [about 1 hour]. Store between sheets of waxed paper in container with tight-fitting lid for up to 5 days.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



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A juicy maraschino cherry peeks out from under a creamy frosting in this chocolate cookie. I've been making them for years and they've never failed to satisfy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
24 maraschino cherries, drained and halved
FROSTING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, cherry juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture., Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Place a cherry half in each indentation., In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with milk, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in cherry juice until blended. Spoon about 1 teaspoon over each cherry (frosting will spread over cookies during baking). Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE BLOSSOMS



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Make and share this Cherry-Chocolate Blossoms recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 -4 drops red food coloring
2 1/4-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3-1/2 cup maraschino cherry, drained, chopped
48 chocolate stars or 48 Hershey chocolate kisses

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid, almond extract and food color; blend well.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • Add flour and salt; mix well.
  • Stir in cherries.
  • If dough is too dry, add a little more cherry liquid until dough holds together when shaped.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just slightly brown.
  • Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate candy, pressing down firmly.
  • Remove from cookie sheets and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.5, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 86.4, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 25.1, Protein 4

Tips

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cherries that are in season. Frozen cherries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • Be sure to pit the cherries before using them. A cherry pitter makes this task quick and easy.
  • If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a sharp knife to cut around the pit. Just be careful not to cut yourself.
  • The chocolate cherry blossoms can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving.
  • These treats can be dusted with powdered sugar before serving for an extra special touch.

Conclusion

No matter what the occasion, these chocolate cherry blossoms are sure to be a hit. They're easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these a try. You won't be disappointed!

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