SWEET CHERRY BON BON COOKIES

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Sweet Cherry Bon Bon Cookies

Provided by Jane Kaylie

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c butter or margarine
3/4 c sifted confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla
food coloring, if desired
1 1/2 c flour
1/8 tsp salt
CANDIED OR MARASCHINO CHERRIES, PITTED DATES, NUTS, OR CHOCOLATE PIECES
bon bon icing
chopped nuts, coconut, colored sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix butter, sugar, vanilla, and food coloring. Measure by dipping method or by sifting.
  • 2. Blend flour and salt in thoroughly with hand. If dough is dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.
  • 3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. For each cookie, wrap 1 level Tablespoon dough around a filling suggested above.
  • 4. Bake 1" apart on ungreased baking sheet 12 to 15 minutes, or until set but not brown.
  • 5. Cool dip tops of cookies in Icing. Decorate each cookie with one of the toppings suggested above. Makes 20 to 25 cookies.
  • 6. Bon Bon Icing: Mix 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons cream or milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and red, green, or yellow food coloring, if desired.
  • 7. Chocolate Bon Bon Icing: Make Bon Bon Icing (above) - except add square unsweetened chocolate (1 oz.), melted and use ¼ cup cream or milk.
  • 8. Penuche Bon Bon: Make Bon Bon cookies - except use ½ cup brown sugar (packed) in place of confectioners' sugar.

Luis Meza
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These cookies were a disaster. They fell apart when I tried to pick them up.


Abby's world
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These cookies are way too sweet for me. I think I'll pass.


Suri Johnson
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I'm allergic to cherries. Can I use another fruit in this recipe?


faraz saleem
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These cookies look complicated to make. I'm not sure if I have the time or patience to make them.


Ola Baha
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I love cherries. I wonder if I could make these cookies without the coconut.


Bijoy
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These cookies seem like they would be really sweet. I might try reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Issbelle Miner
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I'm not sure about the combination of cherry and coconut, but I'm willing to try it.


dish home dilip
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These cookies look so delicious! I can't wait to try them.


GGES
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I'm going to make these cookies for my next party. I know they'll be a hit.


Abdullah Siddiqui
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cherries.


Nonhlanhla Sibanda
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I've never had a cookie like this before. It's so unique and delicious.


Iniyah Betts
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.


Sanzex Kariuki
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The cherry filling is so good that it makes up for the coconut flavor.


Md rasel Hossain
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Manjur Alam
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I love the combination of cherry and coconut in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Usman Noor
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These cookies are so good! The cherry filling is tart and sweet, and the coconut macaroon base is chewy and flavorful.


Rujan Lama
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and so delicious.


Farooque Farooquejatoi
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the sweet cherry filling and the chewy coconut macaroon base.