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Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies You’ll Crave Daily

Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies You'll Crave Daily

These Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies combine vibrant flavors with sweet cherries and chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free blend can be used for gluten-free cookies
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch Helps create soft cookies
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensures cookies rise beautifully
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter At room temperature
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar Adds caramel notes
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Rounds out flavors
  • 2 large eggs Acts as a binding agent
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract Optional if avoiding nuts
  • 1 teaspoon pink gel food coloring Optional for color
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Pairs beautifully with cherries
  • 1 cups maraschino cherries Drained and finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined. Optionally add pink gel food coloring.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients from the previous step until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop golf ball-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Once cooled, enjoy or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking and use quality cherries for the best flavor.

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