Best 5 Sweet Cherry Bon Bon Cookies Recipes
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect sweet cherry bon bon cookies. Discover the secrets behind achieving a delectable balance of flavors and textures, from the crisp outer shell to the soft and chewy center bursting with the vibrant sweetness of sun-ripened cherries. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to impress, this article will provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to create these irresistible treats that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
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.
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.
CHERRY BONBON COOKIES
These cookies have become a Christmas tradition in our family. They are easy to make ahead and freeze--just let them thaw THEN roll them in the powdered sugar. The cookies look like a typical tea cookie but there is always a surprise when you bite into it and discover the yummy cherry center. You will want to make a double batch.
Provided by Kathy
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain the cherries and place on paper towels to dry.
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add 3/4 cup powdered sugar, beating well.
- Stir in flour, salt, milk and vanilla.
- Shape into 24 balls. Press each ball around a cherry, covering completely.
- Place on ungreased cooke sheets.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat.
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
BON BON " HERSHEY'S KISSES" COOKIES
I got this recipe from an old church cookbook. The recipe calls for Hershey's "Hugs" (white & milk chololate combined) kisses, but any variety will work (chocolate ,mint, cherry, raspberry). I've used them all and they turn out great!
Provided by ARathkamp
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Unwrap hugs. Preheat oven to 350.
- In medium sauce pan, cook and stir chocolate chips and butter over low heat until chips are melted and smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix well.
- In large bowl, combined flour, nuts (optional), chocotate mixture and vanilla. Mix well.
- Shape 1 tablespoon of dough around each hug, rolling around palm of hand until candy is coated.
- Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet or baking stone.
- Bake at 350 for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Cookies will be soft and appear shiny, but become firm as they cool. Do not overbake. Remove cookies from sheet onto foil or wax paper.
- Allow cookies to cool for about 30 minutes.
- After cookies have cooled, combine white chocolate baking bar and oil in cup and melt until smooth in microwave. Drizzle over cookies in stripe or swirl pattern.
- Store in tight container. Makes 5 dozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 807.1, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 182.5, Carbohydrate 116.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 74.9, Protein 14.1
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but be sure to drain them well before using.
- If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a knife to remove the pits. Just be careful not to cut yourself.
- If you don't have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can simply dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Sweet Cherry Bon Bon Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their chewy texture, sweet cherry filling, and rich chocolate frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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