Delicious and Festive Kriss Kringle Cookies Recipe

These Kriss Kringle Cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season. They are soft, buttery, and filled with the flavors of vanilla and almond. Topped with a cherry and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, these cookies are as visually appealing as they are delicious. With a simple recipe and easy steps, you can make these festive cookies in no time. Whether you are baking them for a party or gifting them to loved ones, these Kriss Kringle Cookies are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24 maraschino cherries, drained
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
9. Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball with your thumb.
10. Place a maraschino cherry into each indentation.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
12. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
13. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
15. Serve and enjoy!

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