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Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies

Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies for Sweet Moments

Bite into these irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies for a delightful sweet experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat for a nuttier flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar can use dark for richer taste
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar organic is preferable
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a twist
For the Cherry Addition
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries chopped
For the Chocolatey Goodness
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips can swap for dark or white
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract omit if nut allergies
  • 1 drop Pink Gel Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla, and optional almond extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for 10-13 minutes or until edges are golden; centers should remain soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain chewiness.

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