Cherry Bliss Bites

Experience the joy of Cherry Bliss Bites, a festive treat that combines a buttery dough with sweet candied cherries, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. These vegetarian cookies are a wonderful addition to your holiday celebrations and are sure to impress your guests. With potential allergens including dairy, nuts, and gluten, they cater to a variety of dietary preferences while showcasing classic American cuisine.

These cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet snack, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. Easily accessible through your easyChef Pro cookbook, you can quickly add this recipe to your meal prep. Plus, with our shopping list feature, you’ll find the best prices for ingredients, ensuring a budget-friendly baking experience.

Get ready to create memorable moments with Cherry Bliss Bites—perfect for sharing and celebrating!

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 48

Cooking Time: 295 minutes

Overview

Cherry Dots are a cherished family tradition, especially during the holiday season. These delightful cookies feature a buttery dough wrapped around sweet candied cherries, with an optional walnut coating for added crunch. Perfect for Christmas, these cookies are both festive and delicious.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 Cup butter, softened
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) milk
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 2.5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 34 Whole candied cherries
• 1 Cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour and salt.
2. Divide the dough into two equal pieces, and shape each half into a 12-inch roll on a sheet of waxed paper. Place 17 candied cherries side by side on top of each roll, and press into the roll until the cherries are centered. Mold dough around cherries. Sprinkle the outside evenly with chopped walnuts. Wrap the dough in the waxed paper, and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
3. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices, and place the slices onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Enjoy these Cherry Dots as a sweet treat during the festive season!