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Maraschino Cherry Cookies

Delicious Maraschino Cherry Cookies for Sweet Celebrations

These Maraschino Cherry Cookies combine vibrant colors and delightful flavors for every celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it’s freshly measured for best results.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use softened butter for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Go for slightly moist brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness and crispness.
  • 1 large Egg Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality vanilla.
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries Drain and chop finely.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Distribute evenly throughout the dough.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Use sparingly as it's potent.
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Gel Food Coloring Optional for a festive touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Drop mounds of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden with soft centers.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal results, measure flour accurately and chop cherries finely. Avoid overbaking for soft-centered cookies.

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