Best 11 Cherry Macaroon Kiss Cookies Recipes

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# Introduction

When you're looking for a sweet and festive treat, cherry macaroon kiss cookies are the perfect choice. These delightful cookies are made with a combination of coconut macaroons and cherry pie filling, then dipped in chocolate. The result is a cookie that is both chewy and crispy, with a sweet and tart flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe article provides two variations of cherry macaroon kiss cookies: one made with homemade coconut macaroons and the other made with store-bought macaroons. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious results. So whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you can easily make these cookies at home.

In addition to the cherry macaroon kiss cookie recipes, this article also includes a recipe for a simple chocolate ganache. This ganache is perfect for dipping the cookies, and it adds a rich and decadent flavor. You can also use the ganache to decorate the cookies, or to make a delicious chocolate sauce.

With their festive appearance and delicious flavor, cherry macaroon kiss cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're perfect for bake sales, holiday parties, or just a sweet snack. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe, give cherry macaroon kiss cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHERRY MACAROONS



Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Macaroons image

Besides Christmas, my next favorite holiday for some specialty baking has to be Valentine's Day.

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 c. Small-chopped Maraschino Cherries
14 oz. weight Sweetened Shredded Coconut
3/4 c. Sweetened, Condensed Milk
1/2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp. Pure Almond Extract
3 tbsp. All-purpose Flour
2 Large Egg Whites At Room Temperature
1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
6 oz. weight Ghirardelli Semi-sweet Chocolate Baking Bar, Chopped Into 1/2-inch Pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Spread chopped cherries out on a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Then fold in the chopped cherries. This will turn the mixture a light pink color-just fold until the whole mixture is evenly colored. Sprinkle flour evenly over the mixture and then fold again to incorporate. With a stand mixer or hand mixer, with the whisk attachment, whip egg whites and salt on high speed until there are medium-firm peaks. Very gently fold egg whites into coconut mixture. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop (the one I used is 1-3/4 inches in diameter), pack the coconut mixture fairly tightly into the scoop, and drop the batter onto prepared baking pans. Place both pans in the oven and bake for about 30-33 minutes, or until golden brown and set, alternating pans halfway through the total baking time. Remove pans from oven and let macaroons cool on the pan for 5 minutes before removing them to a rack to cool completely. Line a pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a very small microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the chocolate in the microwave. Heat for 15-20 seconds at a time, stirring in between, taking extra care to make sure the chocolate doesn't scorch. Dip the bottom of each macaroon into the melted chocolate, so chocolate reaches about ¼ inch up the sides. Wiggle the macaroon so excess chocolate will fall back into the bowl. Very gently scrape the bottom of the macaroon across the lip of the bowl, from inside of bowl to outside, to let excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Place chocolate dipped cherry macaroon on parchment paper lined pan. Repeat until all macaroons are dipped. Let macaroons sit at room temperature until chocolate is set, or place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed up the process. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. These also freeze very well in an airtight container with parchment paper separating any layers of macaroons.

CHERRY KISS COOKIES



Cherry Kiss Cookies image

Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. -Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6 drops red food coloring, optional
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
54 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until blended. Beat in cherry juice, extract and, if desired, food coloring. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in cherries., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into center of each cookie (cookie will crack around edges). Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MACAROON KISS COOKIES



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Chewy coconut macaroon cookies topped with a Hershey kiss.

Provided by Kara

Categories     Dessert: Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup flour
5 1/2 cups coconut
1/4 tsp salt
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla
1 12oz bag Hershey kisses

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir till well blended. I like to just use my hands.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Immediately press a Hershey's kiss into the center of each cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 118 milligrams sodium, Sugar 26 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

MACAROON KISS COOKIES



Macaroon Kiss Cookies image

Make and share this Macaroon Kiss Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
1 (10 ounce) bag Hershey chocolate kisses

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and sugar.
  • Blend well, then add egg yolk, almond extract and orange juice; beat mixture well.
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat until well blended.
  • Stir in 3 cups of the coconut; cover mixture and chill for 1 hour, or until firm to handle.
  • Unwrap the kisses while chilling and heat oven to 350°.
  • Form dough into 1-inch balls; roll them in remaining coconut.
  • Place them on a ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and quickly press a kiss into each center.
  • Let cool 1 minute, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

HOMEMADE MACAROON KISSES



Homemade Macaroon Kisses image

These cookies are sure to delight the coconut and chocolate lover. The combination will to be irresistible to everyone. -Ms. Lee B. Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
48 milk chocolate kisses
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in the remaining coconut. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cool on pan 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is softened. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

~ CHERRY-MACAROON COOKIES ~



~ Cherry-Macaroon Cookies ~ image

Another festive cookie for your Christmas cookie trays! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c butter, softened
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp grated, lemon rind
1 egg
1 3/4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c chopped, maraschino cherries
3/4 c shredded coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Using my food processor, I chopped the cherries. ( drained well & set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, salt, almond extract, lemon rind and egg, beat thoroughly.
  • 3. Sift the dry ingredients together and blend into the butter mixture. Add the cherries and coconut, combine well.
  • 4. On a greased baking sheet or a sheet covered with parchment paper. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove from pans to a cooking rack.
  • 5. Enjoy!

CHERRY MACAROONS



Cherry Macaroons image

I received this recipe along with its ingredients at my bridal shower. Now these are a favorite of our sons.-Sherma Talbot, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/3 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract; mix well. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff). , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY MACAROON KISS COOKIES



Cherry Macaroon Kiss Cookies image

Uses "Diane's Fast and Festive Cookie Mix" recipe which I posted.

Provided by Penny Burdge

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 c fast and festive cookie mix
1 c coconut
1/3 c finely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
2 tsp almond extract
1 large egg
36 chocolate candy kisses

Steps:

  • 1. Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl combine cookie mix, coconut, cherries, almond extract and egg. Mix at low speed until well blended and dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • 2. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Shape the dough into 1" balls and place them 2" apart on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until set and the edges are light golden brown.
  • 3. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Remove the cookies from the cookie sheet and cool complete on racks. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

CHEERY CHERRY COOKIES



Cheery Cherry Cookies image

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.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY KISS COOKIES



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My grandma loved chocolate-covered cherries, so I combined 2 recipes to come up with these yummy cookies. She loved that I made a special cookie just for her. These are also Jessie's favorite cookie.

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
4 drops red food coloring
¾ teaspoon almond extract
⅛ teaspoon cherry flavoring (such as Wilton®)
¾ cup drained, chopped maraschino cherries
48 milk chocolate kisses (such as HERSHEY'S), or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Combine shortening, powdered sugar, cherry juice, red food coloring, and cherry flavoring in a large bowl. Add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in maraschino cherries.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; arrange 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate kiss, pressing firmly. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 28.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

COCONUT CHERRY CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES



Coconut Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies image

Peeling silver foil from the chocolate kisses is like picking berries. One to keep, one to eat, one to keep,one to eat...

Provided by Potluck

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 54 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
14 ounces flaked coconut (5 cups)
54 Hershey chocolate kisses (9 oz package unwrapped)

Steps:

  • To make dough-In large mixer bowl cream butter with the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Combine flour,baking powder and salt.NOTE-A touch of almond extract intensifies cherry flavor.
  • Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in cherries and 3 cups coconut. Cover tightly and chill for 1 hour ,or until firm.
  • To bake-Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
  • Roll in coconut.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven. Immediately press 1 kiss in center of each cookie.
  • Cool 1 minute.
  • Carefully remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 59.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries. Fresh cherries are best, but frozen cherries can be used if they are thawed and drained before using.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Do not overbake, or the cookies will be dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Cherry macaroon kiss cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect cherry macaroon kiss cookies every time.

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