Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Maraschino Cherry Cookies, a delightful treat that combines buttery goodness with the sweet burst of cherries.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries evenly into the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for gatherings or as a special dessert.
- The vibrant red cherries add a visually stunning element.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg