Cherry Cookies

Cherry cookies are small, bite-sized cookies packed with buttery goodness, bits of maraschino cherries, and just a hint of almond. This irresistible combination makes them the perfect cookie for any occasion. Plus they less than 30 minutes to make and bake.

Maraschino cherry cookies are a must make cookie simply because cookies bring such joy to everyone. This easy-to-make cookie recipe is fabulous for the beginner baker. The result is soft and chewy cookies with a sweet flavor of cherries and almonds.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 🥣 Equipment
• 💬 FAQs
• 💡 Amira's Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 👩‍🍳 Variations
• 📣 Related Recipes
• More Cookies
• Cherry Cookies

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• Easy to follow recipe great for kids or beginner cooks.
• A slight tint of pink makes them perfect for holidays, potlucks, or bake sales.
• Use up the open jar of maraschino cherries in your refrigerator.
• A unique cookie that all will enjoy with flavors of almond, butter and cherries.
• Perfect cookie for any time of day, especially with tea or an afterschool snack.
• No need to chill the cookie dough, only need to mix, scoop and bake.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📋 Ingredient Notes

• Flour
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Butter: 1 stick unsalted, bring to room temperature
• Sugar: Granulated and light brown sugar are used in this recipe.
• Vanilla extract: Adds delicious flavor to the cookie.
• Almond extract gives the cookies a nutty flavor. If you prefer, leave it out and replace it with extra vanilla extract.
• Egg: Used to bind the ingredients.
• Maraschino cherry: An 8-ounce jar of cherries, drain and chop.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3 minutes on medium-high speed. Add the egg and both extracts and beat until well combined.
2. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat after each addition.
3. Fold in cherries.
4. Form dough into one tablespoon of dough balls and place on baking sheets. Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar and bake as directed below. Leave baked cookies to cool for two minutes on the baking sheet before removing them.

🥣 Equipment

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• Various-sized mixing bowls
• Rubber spatula
• Electric hand mixer
• One tablespoon cookie scoop

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💬 FAQs

💡 Amira's Tips

• Do not overmix the cherries into the batter unless you want really pink cookies. Just fold them in and mix until combined.
• Use a scooper to have cookies all the same size.
• I used a 16-ounce jar of cherries and made a double batch of cookies.
• If your maraschino cherries have stems, remove them before chopping.

🧺 Storage

Countertop — Leftover cherry cookies can be stored in an airtight container on your countertop at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.

Freeze—You can also cool them completely and freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

🍽️ Serve With

Cherry cookies go great with milk, milk tea, or really any drink. Bring them to your holiday buffet or party.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• In place of maraschino cherries, try real cherries or dried cherries.
• Make maraschino cherry chocolate chip cookies by adding a handful of white chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• Chopped nuts are a great addition too.
• For larger cookies, use a two-tablespoon scooper. Note that you will yield fewer cookies than the recipe card.

📣 Related Recipes

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More Cookies

• Can't decide between peanut butter cookies or brownies? Have the best of both worlds with this Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies recipe!
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