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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 blend nostalgia with a modern twist, featuring a chewy texture and fruity sweetness, ready in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 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 Essential for chewy texture
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Helps create a softer cookie
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensures cookies rise beautifully
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup unsalted butter At room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Adds caramel notes
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness
  • 2 large eggs Acts as a binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses warmth
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Optional, adds nutty hint
  • 1 drop pink gel food coloring Optional for fun color
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Pairs beautifully with cherries
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries Drained and finely chopped
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest For zesty twist
  • 1/2 cup nuts Optional for crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Stir in the pink gel food coloring if desired, until evenly distributed.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, pressing in some extra chips and cherries.
  9. Bake for 10-13 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents stickiness. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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