Best 5 Cherry Bell Cookies Recipes

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**Cherry Bell Cookies: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delightful Cherry Bell Cookies, a classic confection that combines the irresistible flavors of cherry and almond. These cookies, also known as "Kisses," are characterized by their distinctive shape, resembling tiny bells, and their soft and chewy texture. With a hint of cinnamon and a sweet cherry filling, these cookies are sure to tantalize taste buds and bring a smile to your face. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking for a fun and easy treat, our collection of Cherry Bell Cookie recipes will guide you through the process of creating these delightful bites of joy. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to innovative variations with unique twists, we have something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a sweet journey as we explore the world of Cherry Bell Cookies!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED CHERRY BELLS



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Coffee and ginger flavor this old-fashioned recipe Peggy Graving of Butte, Montana received from her mother-in-law years ago. "I always bake up a batch for the dessert buffet I host on Christmas Eve," Peggy writes. "Everyone comments on the taste, and the bell shape of the cookies adds to the festive occasion."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield About 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
14 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in corn syrup, egg and cream. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2-4 hours or overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , In a bowl, combine the first three filling ingredients; mix well. Stir in pecans. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each cookie. Shape into a cone by folding edges of dough to meet over filling; pinch edges together. Place a piece of cherry at open end of each bell for clapper. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MRS. B'S CHRISTMAS BELLS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield about 4 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 large egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice (from jar)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
27 maraschino cherries without stems, halved (from two 10-ounce jars)

Steps:

  • Make the Dough: Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the corn syrup, egg, cream, and lemon zest. Whisk together the flour, instant espresso, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add to the butter mixture, and beat at low speed until combined. Shape the dough into a flat disk; wrap with plastic wrap. Chill the dough until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make the Filling: Stir together the brown sugar, maraschino cherry juice and butter until blended; stir in the pecans.
  • Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place the dough circles 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Shape into a cone by folding the edges of the dough to meet over the filling; pinch the edges together. Place 1 cherry half at the opening end of each bell for the clapper.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the pans for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

CHEERY CHERRY COOKIES



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With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or as a snack. The coconut and bits of cherries provide a fun look and texture. -Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the cherries, coconut and pecans. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY BALL COOKIES (FROSTED)



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These were my favorite holiday cookie growing up. I'm not sure why I only make them at Christmas; I love them so much I should make them year round! They are very sweet and a pretty addition to any holiday cookie tray.

Provided by Dr.JenLeddy

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
24 -30 maraschino cherries, drained & de-stemmed (or dates)

Steps:

  • Mix together - butter, sugar & vanilla.
  • Add flour & salt (will be fairly dry/crumbly, if too dry to wrap around a cherry add a tbsp of cream/milk).
  • Mold by tbsp fully around cherry.
  • Place on un-greased cookie sheet about 1" apart.
  • Bake at 350* for 12-15 minutes until set, but not brown.
  • Icing: Mix together 1 Celsius powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons milk (I like to use leftover cherry juice instead of milk), 1 teaspoons vanilla (add cocoa if desired).
  • Dip in frosting mix & set on waxed paper to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 92.7, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.7

SPICED CHERRY BELL COOKIES



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At Christmas, my mother always baked 12 different types of cookies and placed trays of them on our dining room table, along with nuts, candies, and fruits. It was always beautiful. She passed this recipe on to me because it was my absolute favorite. Not too sweet, just right! The dough can bit a bit sticky, so keep it refrigerated until ready to use, and try to work quickly with it.

Provided by saammw

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h42m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
1/2 tst. salt
1 cup butter
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
maraschino cherry, to make the clappers

Steps:

  • For dough:.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and coffee. Cream butter and gradually add firmly packed brown sugar. Mix well.
  • Blend in dark corn syrup, egg and heavy cream. Beat well. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate dough for at least one hour. Roll out dough, 1/3 at a time on floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • For filling:.
  • Combine all filling ingredients and mix well. Place 1/2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each round. Shape into a bell by folding the two upper edges of dough toward the center, covering all but the lower edge of the filling, using a spatula if necessary. Place 1/4 or 1/2 of a maraschino cherry just below lower edge of filling for the clapper. Bake at 350 degrees 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1181.1, Fat 65.5, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 150.1, Sodium 473.1, Carbohydrate 142.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 73, Protein 12.5

Tips:

  • Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help the cookies to be light and fluffy.
  • Don't overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. This will help the cookies to be uniform in size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Cherry Bell Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can make these cookies in no time. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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