Description
Delight in the irresistible taste of Maraschino Cherry Sugar Cookies that will take your dessert game to new heights! These soft and chewy cookies blend the sweet, vibrant flavor of maraschino cherries with a classic sugar cookie base, creating a delectable treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating holidays, enjoying cozy family dinners, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to impress. Easy to make and fun to share, they’re a delightful addition to any dessert table. Get ready to enjoy every bite of these charming cherry-infused delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg