I received the Simply Sweet Colorcakes Cookbook. Wow!! So many recipes to choose from and I found the perfect one to make with my grandchildren. But first, I tested them myself 🙂
Surprise Cherry Cookies
1 17.5oz pkge sugar cookie mix, 24 whole red maraschino cherries with stem (drained and patted dry) I could not find stemmed so I used destemmed. , 1 1/2 C powdered sugar, 5 tsp. milk, 1/8 tsp almond extract. 1 Tbsp. rainbow candy sprinkles.
Preheat oven 375. Prepare cookie dough according to package directions.
Shape dough into 24 balls. Flatten each ball into a disc and wrap around each cherry, covering completely and sealing edges. Place balls into 2 lightly greased (12 cup) mini muffin pans. (I lined pans with mini paper cups ) Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned and just firm. Cool in pans for 5 minutes. transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and almond extract until smooth, adding additional milk if necessary. Spoon glaze onto each cooled cookie, top with sprinkles. Quick, easy and delish!
