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These cookies have always been part of my Christmas cookie baking. They are sure to be a hit in your home like they are in mine. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 155 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 53 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Cherry Bonbon Cookies in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2008, p26
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Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2012 by kramerstacey15
Quite tasty! I really like the juicy little cherry in the middle. For me this recipe made 56 cookies. I scooped the dough with my cookie scoop that is a shade less than a tablespoon. I had plenty to shape around the cherry. They baked up nice, didn't spread too much. Pretty easy to make.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by Rikku
These were a bit on the dry side, but overall delicious. Will definitely make again!
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by cookingjenna
These cookies are fantastic. I would just make sure to chill the dough first.
Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2011 by amusick911
These are awesome cookies. I use a store-bought decorating cookie icing which sets up quickly, so you can stack the cookies for easier transporting. They are great for any holiday. Just change the icing color and the type of sprinkles you use. You can also use green marachino cherries for St. Patrick's Day.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2010 by Tess1919
delicious! very flavorful! I did have a problem with the first batch looking like fried eggs. I chilled the second batch before baking, they turned out a little better. Next time I will try adding a little more flour. (Not too much, or they will be dry). I will make again, even if they don't look perfect!
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2010 by sweettart54@suddenlink.net
Easy enough to make but, they are very dry & crumble to pieces when you take a bite.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2010 by bmbadgley
I have an old recipe of my mom's that she used for years, but I could never get the same results she did. This recipe gives me the best little nuggets ever! I used cherries with a chocolate chip tucked inside, or just tuck 4 choc.chips inside the dough. I use a fruit scooper that give a consistent look and bake for 16 minutes. Very festive, light, tasty! So very glad to have this recipe! (I've made upwards of 8 batches so far....)
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by MicheleMH
Very good. Definitely a cookie to have help with. My husband took the stems off and put a chocolate chip into each cherry, while I made the dough. These were a big hit at our church Christmas play. I am making some more tonight. Just because.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by mainsqueez
Not only is this a pretty cookie, but very good, and the surprise cherry inside adds a nice "pop" of flavor. Definitely will make again.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by scrapit
Not a fan of these cookies...tasted somewhat good, but too time consuming to roll all those balls.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by grannymouse
I was surprised and pleased to see the bon bon cookie recipe! My family has also been making these at Christmas for years and years, but have never known anyone else to have the recipe. They are also good to make for events like showers or weddings. Just make a powedered sugar frosting using fresh lemon juice to flavor for a fresh version of this great cookie. Then tint the frosting to pastel colors.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2010 by jbc549
I made these today. The cookies came out looking like sunny side eggs. The dough just melted around the cherry. They look very nice in the picture, nothing like mine. These were the only cookies that I had trouble with and I made six different cookies today.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2010 by lauracoder
These are very easy to make and very tasty.I did some with melted chocolate for a topping and those were also very good.This is a nice addition for your cookie tray!
Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2010 by anl7914
These are amazing! My mom used to make these when I was a kid only she used peanut butter in them, they were to die for!! She has since lost the recipe so we haven't had them for a few years. These are the replacements! Still wish I could find a recipe for some made with p.b.
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by maggie710
Have made these for years, I use the candied cherries tho, red or green. I hate to share them, they're so good, also decorate w/coconut or ground pecans.
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by LouannPearson
My Neighbor gives me these cookies every year! Christmas would not be the same.
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by btaylor123
Loved these, and they even froze well. They are now a part of every holiday's cookie baking. I also didn't use the glaze, but simply rolled them in powdered sugar.
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by lsdteacat
I haven't actually tried this recipe yet but it sounds fun and tasty! I love maraschino cherries!
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by denijane
Inside of each cherry, I place a sem-sweet chocolate chip. Extra yummy!
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by Jellybean01
I loved it but did not all flour only used 2 cups and instead of the cherries I used chocolate chips. I did not ice them but rolled them in icing sugar.
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by ddivon
My mother has been making these bonbon cookies for many years and they have been a hit for all of her childen. These are the requested "Christmas Gift" now that all children have grown and left the nest.
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