Cherry Cream Cheese Bon Bon Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Cherry Cream Cheese Bon Bon Cookies offer a sweet, juicy burst of maraschino cherries wrapped in a rich cream cheese dough. This vegetarian American treat is perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will impress your guests. With a hint of vanilla and a dusting of confectioners' sugar, these cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a dessert or a festive snack.

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Overview

These Decadent Cream Cheese Cherry Bon Bon Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic family recipe, featuring a rich cream cheese dough wrapped around sweet maraschino cherries. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special treat, these cookies are sure to impress with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and festive appearance.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Ounces (oz) cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 Cups butter, softened
• 0.5 Cups butter-flavored shortening, softened
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1.5 Cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, divided
• 2 10 Ounces (oz) jars maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt

Steps

1. Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, butter, and butter-flavored shortening until smooth and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
2. Incorporate the Flour: Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
3. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
4. Roll Out the Dough: Generously dust your rolling surface with 0.5 cups of the sifted confectioners' sugar. Roll the chilled dough out to a 1/8 inch thickness. Cut the dough into 1x4 inch strips.
5. Assemble the Cookies: Place a maraschino cherry at the end of each strip. Roll the dough around the cherry, starting from the cherry end, to form a small log. Place each cookie seam-side down on the prepared cookie sheets.
6. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheets.
7. Finish with Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, dust them generously with the remaining 1 cup of confectioners' sugar. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
8. Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, these cookies are ready to be enjoyed. Be cautious as the cherries inside can remain hot for a while after baking.

Enjoy your homemade Cherry Cream Cheese Bon Bon Cookies!