Description
These Maraschino Cherry Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet cherry flavor. A simple and delicious treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice (reserved from jar)
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry
- nFor the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and extracts.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in cherry juice and chopped cherries.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare glaze (if using) and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Maraschino Cherry Cookies, cherry cookies dessert, sweet cherry treats, Valentine’s Day cookies, easy cookie recipe