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Maraschino Cherry Cookies

Delicious Maraschino Cherry Cookies You'll Love to Bake

Discover the joy of baking Maraschino Cherry Cookies, a chewy treat filled with chocolate and cherries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitution: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free Maraschino Cherry Cookies.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon pink gel food coloring
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained and finely chopped

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Incorporate pink gel food coloring into the dough until evenly distributed.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding until combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Form golf ball-sized dough balls and place them on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
  9. Bake for 10-13 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor and chewy texture. Drizzle with melted chocolate for decoration if desired.

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