1 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 T. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 drops red food coloring
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup Maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
30-40 Hershey kisses
Directions:
Cream together butter and powdered sugar.
Add cherry juice, almond extract, red food coloring and salt and beat well.
Add flour one cup at a time, scraping bowl.
Fold in cherries.
Place quarter sized balls of dough on cookie sheet leaving a little room between them to spread.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and immediately top with a Hershey Kiss, pressing down slightly.
Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Kir Royale
In a champagne glass, add 1 T. Chambord and top with Champagne. Add lemon twist and serve.
Pink Frosted Brownies
Purchase brownie bites at Costco. Frost with the following:
Paula's Pink Peppermint Frosting
This is a recipe our family developed when our sons were small--thirty years later we're still enjoying it and sharing it with you!
Cream 2 sticks softened butter. Gradually add 1 pound powdered sugar. Add 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp oil of peppermint and 2-3 drops red food coloring. Mix in up to 3 T. half and half until creamy...you may need a little more or a little less. Spread on brownies. Makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes . I cut the recipe in half to frost 24 small brownie bites..
