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Just make sure to cream the sugar and butter first that will make all the difference in a soft cookie instead of a dense cookie. Your family and friends will love u for these but be prepared to make them for every occasion","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"My Aunt Jeanette made this last year and they were a great hit. She has made them a few times since. I think I will buy her 1 gallon of cherries this year. A great thank you gift, too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPretzel"},"reviewBody":"I make 2 batches. Use red food coloring and put cherries in the center and green food coloring with chocolate chips in the center. For the top I melt chocolate chips and dip the tops refrigerate and they travel very well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBulb"},"reviewBody":"These were great, but I did change them up a bit. I only used 1\/2 cup of confectioners' sugar in the dough, and added a few drops of red food coloring to tint the dough pink. I also added 1\/2 teaspoon of almond extract. I was worried that these cookies wouldn't travel well with the frosting so I rolled them in additional confectioners' sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBulb"},"reviewBody":"These are delicious, and SO easy to make! My kids love them! Will definitely make them again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenWrench"},"reviewBody":"I'm decreasing the flour next time. They came together O.K. to bake but there was a flour aftertaste. The Mexican wedding cookie recipe I usually make uses 1 cup of butter to 2 cups of flour. Next time I will add a little cherry extract and use jumbo maraschino cherries. I don't even like cherry that much but these cookies are worth a second go around.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"These are just tooo cute! However, the dough kinda flattened around the cherries a little :\/ Did that happen for anyone else? PLUS the frosting is easy and tasty! Mmm!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFish"},"reviewBody":"These were not only very simple to make, but quite attractive for serving & oh so delicious!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldApple"},"reviewBody":"I love this cookie!!! My mother in law gave me another version of this recipe which taste good but i often had problems making them. I now use this recipe and have great results every time. My family and friends request these cookies every year at Christmas time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCar"},"reviewBody":"I made this last year for my childrens teachers, but I dipped the tops in dark and white chocolate. They were a huge hit. I'm making them again this year.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"I forgot to rate this, of course it is a 5!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleHat"},"reviewBody":"This is one of my daughters favorite cookies!! I leave the stems on my cherries when I make these cookies.. they look so darn cute on the cookie tray. I also make a very thin glaze with just the cherry juice & 10x sugar to dip each cookie into, making sure to set them on a wire rack to drip dry or they will get soggy on the bottom. This is one of those cookies that tastes better after it sits a couple of days.. it really is a hit!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleSnow"},"reviewBody":"This is my new favorite cookie! They are so good! I have company coming soon, but I'm not sure the cookies will still be here when they arrive!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldFries"},"reviewBody":"I was thrilled to find this recipe. My mother made these in the 1960s and I lost her recipe. I am making them for a Christmas Party tomorrow. SO happy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBucket"},"reviewBody":"Dough was very dry had to add several tablespoons of milk to get dough to stick, cookies ended up turning out great. Maybe next time will add bit of the cherry juice to the dough for nice pink color. We cut the cherries in half and those made nice bite sized cookies. On a few, we even tucked chocolate chip inside the cherry for a chocolate surprise, those were ok. We really liked the ones with just the halved cherry inside and there were not many left to even frost as everyone kept eating them. The ones we did have left over for frosting, we dipped in some melted chocolate and sprinkled with ground pecans. Wow, that made it taste like chocolate covered cherry. Will make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSword"},"reviewBody":"definitely a repeat recipe","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTeepee"},"reviewBody":"Delicious cookies!! They aren't too sweet but have just enough flavor to make them a GREAT tea cookie or cookie to go with your coffee in the morning. I also love how quick and easy these cookies are to make. I will definitely make these often!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFish"},"reviewBody":"These were amazing! I'm not a fan of maraschino cherries by themselves by this was a great recipe! Everyone loved them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"I have a similar recipe froma very old betty crocker cookbook that my mom passed on to me. She made her bon bons with a hershey kiss inside too and topped with some chocolate ganache type icing. They are amazing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBox"},"reviewBody":"Did not have a problem with the dough being too dry & not holding together at all! I made the icing & put into a plunger type decorating tube, so that it would come out like the picture. Ended up with about double the icing I would have needed. Other than that, they are REALLY good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCar"},"reviewBody":"those who had trouble with crumbling maybe did not measure exactly, maybe too much flour. thought they were great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveChilli"},"reviewBody":"I made these last year for Christmas, they were delicious and so easy to make. 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I make these for Christmas every year. They disappear in a heart beat. They are soooooooooooo good! I had lost the recipe (or just couldn't find it) but remembered it was from Taste Recipes...................So happy to find it again.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/19\/2017 16:33","GUID":"D04A1707FF344301BEB09973D209B1E8","MemberId":107780,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"chfeca","SubmittedDate":"12\/19\/2017 16:33"},{"Comment":"
I make 2 batches. Use red food coloring and put cherries in the center and green food coloring with chocolate chips in the center. For the top I melt chocolate chips and dip the tops refrigerate and they travel very well.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2014 20:32","GUID":"cffb129d929d4eb18ac58f088f7f04c4","MemberId":8172968,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LisaxB","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2014 20:32"},{"Comment":"
Great taste. Easy to make. At first my dough was crumbly, but I'm never terribly exact measuring flour or powdered sugar. I added about a teaspoon of water and that made the dough stick together.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"962a1b295adc4650842c2a4b195b63de","MemberId":6363205,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"annedovel","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2013 22:19"},{"Comment":"
These were great, but I did change them up a bit. I only used 1\/2 cup of confectioners' sugar in the dough, and added a few drops of red food coloring to tint the dough pink. I also added 1\/2 teaspoon of almond extract. I was worried that these cookies wouldn't travel well with the frosting so I rolled them in additional confectioners' sugar.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"3abb538d97894b83875064d59f204e8e","MemberId":5836839,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sugarcrystal","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2013 14:18"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"02\/28\/2013 21:25","GUID":"f0e7bb2a40af44b5b16a15cdba64642e","MemberId":7156021,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Vocaloid_Lover","SubmittedDate":"02\/28\/2013 21:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"12\/17\/2012 15:30","GUID":"68104EC522C84E3D999019174EE2EEA7","MemberId":3552105,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"kafaughn","SubmittedDate":"12\/17\/2012 15:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"03\/27\/2012 11:46","GUID":"b93906b208494e0bb919470633cbfb66","MemberId":4908810,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"marshwhit","SubmittedDate":"03\/27\/2012 11:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2011 16:31","GUID":"9F02533D411D4D5CA1A020C8785EF687","MemberId":888201,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"schield","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2011 16:31"},{"Comment":"
those who had trouble with crumbling maybe did not measure exactly, maybe too much flour. thought they were great.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2011 12:29","GUID":"3e33c26324d5454d82f23e7e84f28351","MemberId":4135541,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"DG Chalmers","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2011 12:29"},{"Comment":"
Did not have a problem with the dough being too dry & not holding together at all! I made the icing & put into a plunger type decorating tube, so that it would come out like the picture. Ended up with about double the icing I would have needed. Other than that, they are REALLY good.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"11\/29\/2011 17:53","GUID":"aac87b59bbd54e0cb55357ba8aa5a86a","MemberId":1943623,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bobobearzoe","SubmittedDate":"11\/29\/2011 17:53"},{"Comment":"Sorry wil try these again trying to make the dough a little bit more so it is moister than it was. Will try that. Even though they did not turn out pretty they did taste good.","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"02\/13\/2011 15:28","GUID":"37c9bced3372495184f4c1c76595dbc7","MemberId":5779386,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"old gramma","SubmittedDate":"02\/13\/2011 19:24"},{"Comment":"
I found the cookiee dough was to crumble would not form into a ball around the cherry<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"02\/13\/2011 15:28","GUID":"37c9bced3372495184f4c1c76595dbc7","MemberId":5779386,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"old gramma","SubmittedDate":"02\/13\/2011 15:28"},{"Comment":"
I have a similar recipe froma very old betty crocker cookbook that my mom passed on to me. She made her bon bons with a hershey kiss inside too and topped with some chocolate ganache type icing. They are amazing!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"02\/04\/2011 10:16","GUID":"D5636EE1E7624E75A982ECF8DC8C460C","MemberId":4426504,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"vlhunsberger","SubmittedDate":"02\/04\/2011 10:16"},{"Comment":"
These were amazing! I'm not a fan of maraschino cherries by themselves by this was a great recipe! Everyone loved them!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2011 09:44","GUID":"c37b440a0e5847a3b504ca0b94d2a016","MemberId":5469288,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"beccaod","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2011 09:44"},{"Comment":"
I'm decreasing the flour next time. They came together O.K. to bake but there was a flour aftertaste. The Mexican wedding cookie recipe I usually make uses 1 cup of butter to 2 cups of flour. Next time I will add a little cherry extract and use jumbo maraschino cherries. I don't even like cherry that much but these cookies are worth a second go around.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"01\/24\/2011 14:57","GUID":"ea4ba3ddf2fd491d8ec61f461733d26e","MemberId":5651879,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Pollydoll","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2011 14:57"},{"Comment":"
definitely a repeat recipe<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"01\/18\/2011 19:33","GUID":"db193f0813734e75a39ac1db29e604b6","MemberId":2501900,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mobbs","SubmittedDate":"01\/18\/2011 19:33"},{"Comment":"
Dough was very dry had to add several tablespoons of milk to get dough to stick, cookies ended up turning out great. Maybe next time will add bit of the cherry juice to the dough for nice pink color. We cut the cherries in half and those made nice bite sized cookies. On a few, we even tucked chocolate chip inside the cherry for a chocolate surprise, those were ok. We really liked the ones with just the halved cherry inside and there were not many left to even frost as everyone kept eating them. The ones we did have left over for frosting, we dipped in some melted chocolate and sprinkled with ground pecans. Wow, that made it taste like chocolate covered cherry. Will make again.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"01\/08\/2011 13:46","GUID":"b56706da87a24eacbb9e0f97201fa040","MemberId":5292041,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"blueberry chaser","SubmittedDate":"01\/08\/2011 13:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2010 22:22","GUID":"87924aad8e8a4d99afa6edf99a559e77","MemberId":2527823,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Linda Wann","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2010 22:22"},{"Comment":"
These are delicious, and SO easy to make! My kids love them! Will definitely make them again!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"12\/14\/2010 17:47","GUID":"f2d6965626474ac697f5469f713e2a5f","MemberId":2335231,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Joy2Bake","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2010 17:47"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2010 19:34","GUID":"12F0D8FBFD3245D4AD53477313A7337A","MemberId":408442,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lrnshannon","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2010 19:34"},{"Comment":"
I was thrilled to find this recipe. My mother made these in the 1960s and I lost her recipe. I am making them for a Christmas Party tomorrow. SO happy!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2010 22:43","GUID":"4531a238adab4abb91dc97d2779781ea","MemberId":5670793,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"KathryninIndia","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2010 22:43"},{"Comment":"
This is my new favorite cookie! They are so good! I have company coming soon, but I'm not sure the cookies will still be here when they arrive!<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2010 13:15","GUID":"166272d87e0646b3a45e7ffaebf67def","MemberId":3127075,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lacyrp","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2010 13:15"},{"Comment":"
This is one of my daughters favorite cookies!! I leave the stems on my cherries when I make these cookies.. they look so darn cute on the cookie tray. I also make a very thin glaze with just the cherry juice & 10x sugar to dip each cookie into, making sure to set them on a wire rack to drip dry or they will get soggy on the bottom. This is one of those cookies that tastes better after it sits a couple of days.. it really is a hit!!!<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2010 13:35","GUID":"14E6933BFFD63CD7A24EC4E77EE56305","MemberId":107350,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"harv614","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2010 13:35"},{"Comment":"
I forgot to rate this, of course it is a 5!<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"11\/22\/2010 16:57","GUID":"89BB002231494AA9ACCF48E5BD62B26D","MemberId":2055729,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Lesl1e","SubmittedDate":"11\/22\/2010 17:00"},{"Comment":"
My Aunt Jeanette made this last year and they were a great hit. She has made them a few times since. I think I will buy her 1 gallon of cherries this year. A great thank you gift, too!<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"11\/22\/2010 16:57","GUID":"89BB002231494AA9ACCF48E5BD62B26D","MemberId":2055729,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Lesl1e","SubmittedDate":"11\/22\/2010 16:57"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"09\/02\/2010 06:49","GUID":"9146f6eb1850453188b1948c367cd40b","MemberId":1601772,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lalalisa","SubmittedDate":"09\/02\/2010 06:49"},{"Comment":"
I love this cookie!!! My mother in law gave me another version of this recipe which taste good but i often had problems making them. I now use this recipe and have great results every time. My family and friends request these cookies every year at Christmas time.<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2010 01:14","GUID":"1930698abb6247ce8fd671dcc62dbbff","MemberId":2510721,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JYN455","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2010 01:14"},{"Comment":"
These were not only very simple to make, but quite attractive for serving & oh so delicious!!<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"03\/16\/2010 20:42","GUID":"e8ef27836f5541a7956f4cf8f9919b29","MemberId":1855887,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tpholland","SubmittedDate":"03\/16\/2010 20:42"},{"Comment":"
These are just tooo cute! However, the dough kinda flattened around the cherries a little :\/ Did that happen for anyone else? PLUS the frosting is easy and tasty! Mmm!<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"02\/14\/2010 02:05","GUID":"e73626368c28498f920b1db02c923a7d","MemberId":4730752,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"boogurr","SubmittedDate":"02\/14\/2010 02:05"},{"Comment":"
Delicious cookies!! They aren't too sweet but have just enough flavor to make them a GREAT tea cookie or cookie to go with your coffee in the morning. I also love how quick and easy these cookies are to make. I will definitely make these often!<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"01\/03\/2010 19:58","GUID":"daf20edde5c5413baae1dfd2afdcfe49","MemberId":4740624,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"allaboutcookies86","SubmittedDate":"01\/03\/2010 19:58"},{"Comment":"
I made this last year for my childrens teachers, but I dipped the tops in dark and white chocolate. They were a huge hit. I'm making them again this year.<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2009 22:13","GUID":"bcbc0509019641098f7c957fefaab4dc","MemberId":4119053,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hotpinkbox","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2009 22:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2009 09:43","GUID":"9E00DEA678DF4BA38EE8400933A65EB0","MemberId":3554900,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mommaofthree","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2009 09:43"},{"Comment":"
I made these last year for Christmas, they were delicious and so easy to make. Will make again this year.<\/p>","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2009 09:44","GUID":"8E1846AC06EA45B78373678313401F8F","MemberId":991122,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Herkyhawk","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2009 09:44"},{"Comment":"
These cookies were so easy to make. I made two batches for christmas. They were the first to go. They would make good Easter and Valetine cookies too.<\/p>","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ad8e26f9a4ae45c78ee1ec6685414f02","MemberId":3888769,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"hahymen","SubmittedDate":"02\/12\/2009 11:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"01\/21\/2009 18:20","GUID":"63212f8fa96c4218b61e8db056aff045","MemberId":1888847,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"madelin hoggard","SubmittedDate":"01\/21\/2009 18:20"},{"Comment":"
These are wonderful cookies! The recipe was easy to make as well as eat! I made two batches and wanted to try them in chocolate. I used the same recipe and added 1\/4 cup of Hershey cocoa and frosed them with a chocolate frosting. They are wonderful too!<\/p>","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"","GUID":"c2e15c041eea4884a060f0983281b8fc","MemberId":1036144,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"AnnMarie R","SubmittedDate":"12\/18\/2008 22:03"},{"Comment":"
Everyone loved these cookies at Christmas!<\/p>","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ae152799ce6d44e396181125e9f4af59","MemberId":2160342,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Flenner","SubmittedDate":"02\/14\/2008 11:06"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2007 19:20","GUID":"14e7e9405a9f45e8a87550e04e7f19ea","MemberId":1147491,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"johnandjenn2004","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2007 19:20"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":41,"DateRated":"12\/18\/2006 09:40","GUID":"c14f266f366743ecb9c4dde8275112d6","MemberId":1285303,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pat","SubmittedDate":"12\/18\/2006 09:40"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51292,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43659,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.","parent":310796,"count":2997,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cherry Bonbon Cookies"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n