Glazed cherry bon bon cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries with a rich, buttery cookie dough. The cookies are filled with a cherry pie filling and then dipped in a glaze made from confectioners' sugar and milk, giving them a glossy, irresistible finish. They are perfect for any occasion, whether you're baking for a holiday party or simply want to enjoy a special dessert with your family and friends.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHERRY BONBON COOKIES
This is a very old recipe from my grandma. The sweet cherry filling surprises folks trying them for the first time. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Divide dough into 24 portions; shape each portion around a cherry, forming a ball. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For glaze, combine sugar, butter and cherry juice until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GLAZED CHERRY BON BON COOKIES
These cookies have always been part of my Christmas cookie baking. They are sure to be a hit in your home like they are in mine. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pat cherries dry with paper towels; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For Christmas glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve a dipping consistency. Transfer half of the glaze to another bowl; tint one bowl green and the other red. Dip the tops of nine cookies in green glaze and nine cookies in red glaze, then decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set., For chocolate glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve dipping consistency. Stir in chocolate and vanilla. Dip the tops of remaining cookies in glaze, then sprinkle with nuts. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BON BON CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Cute 'Cherries in a Blanket' cookies. This recipe goes back at least three generations. My grandma made them, my mom made them, now I make them!
Provided by Chan
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the shortening and cream cheese until well blended. Stir in the flour, you may need to use your hands to help it form a dough. If the mixture seems too dry, add a couple of teaspoons of water. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
- Before rolling out the dough, dust the rolling surface heavily with confectioners' sugar. Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 1x4 inch strips. Place a cherry on the end of each strip. Roll up each strip starting with the cherry. Place on prepared cookie sheets and dust with a little of the confectioners' sugar.
- Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should brown slightly. Dust again with the confectioners' sugar. Allow cookies to cool before serving, the cherries are very hot!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 14.3 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
DANISH CHERRY BON BON COOKIES (WITH FROSTING RECIPE)
Great holiday treats to take to work or share with friends and neighbors. Now a tradition in this family.
Provided by Dawn399
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix butter and sugar together to a creamy consistency, then add vanilla.
- Add flour and salt gradually, mix with a fork.
- Make a small ball with dough and fold a Maraschino cherry in the middle, completely covering cherry in dough.
- Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool cookies.
- Make frosting, thoroughly mix together frosting ingredients.
- Dip top of cookies into frosting and allow to dry.
BON BON COOKIES
From Betty Crocker's Cookie Book (1984). I love to make these at Christmas time, coloring some red and some green. I like to put chocolate chips in mine because I really don't like cherries too much.
Provided by hungrykitten
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix powdered sugar, margarine, vanilla and food coloring. Work in flour and salt until dough holds together. (If dough is dry, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk).
- For each cookie, shape dough by tablespoonful around date, nut, chocolate chips or cherry to form ball. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until set but not brown, 12 to 15 minutes; cool.
- Dip tops of cookies into glaze. Decorate with coconut, nuts, colored sugar, chocolate chips or chocolate shot, if desired.
- Glaze: beat 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and of desired consistency. Tint parts of glaze with different food colors if desired.
- Chocolate glaze: beat 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 ounce melted unsweetened chocolate (cool) and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and of desired consistency.
- Chocolate bonbon cookies: omit food color. Stir 1 ounce melted unsweetened chocolate (cool) into margarine mixture.
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect glazed cherry bon bon cookies, it is important to use fresh and high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- When baking the cookies, keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking. The cookies should be baked until they are just set, with a slight golden brown color around the edges.
- While decorating the cookies, use a variety of sprinkles and decorations to create a festive and colorful look.
- Store the glazed cherry bon bon cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Glazed cherry bon bon cookies are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for holiday parties, bake sales, or as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With their chewy texture, sweet glaze, and festive decorations, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a fun and easy recipe to try, give these glazed cherry bon bon cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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