๐ Red Cherry Thumbprint Cookies โค๏ธ for Christmas โ๏ธ๐ฒ๐ Ingredients 1 1/2ย sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, softened; 2/3 c.ย granulated sugar; 1ย large egg; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 2/3 c.ย all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp.ย baking powder; 6 tbsp.ย red sanding sugar; 12ย red candied cherries, halved. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and lemon zest and mix, scraping the bowl until combined. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour and baking powder. Beat until combined. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the red sanding sugar in a small bowl. Break off tablespoon-size pieces of dough and roll into smooth round balls. Roll in the red sugar and place on the prepared pans. Gently press a cherry half cut-side down into each dough ball. Refrigerate 1 hour before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 ฬ. Bake the cookies until just set around the edges but not browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, remove the cookies. Enjoy ๐ PS Share your cookie recipes for @mirum_quantum giveaway ๐ #christmas #christmasiscoming #christmascookies #sharerecipe #cookies #cherry #cookiesofinstagram #cookiedecorating #celebration #sweet #red #crispy #yummy #bakery #recipe #cookieart #sweets #sweetdreams #sweethome #christmastime #foodie #foodporn #tasty #homemade #cookie (at CookieLand) https://www.instagram.com/royals6141/p/CXCiONlM8uF/?utm_medium=tumblr
