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Sweet Maraschino Cherry Cookies

Sweet Maraschino Cherry Cookies to Brighten Your Day

These Sweet Maraschino Cherry Cookies are a delightful treat that combines vibrant cherries with chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, they are gluten-free and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Can be omitted if not available.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions needed.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt No substitutions needed.
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Swap with white chocolate chips for a sweeter taste.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s at room temperature for best blending.
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Replace with dark brown sugar for a deeper taste.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
For Binding and Flavor
  • 1 large Egg At room temperature for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutions.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Omit if there are nut allergies.
For Color and Texture
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid food coloring to maintain batter consistency.
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries Ensure they’re finely chopped and drained for best texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

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 medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and pink gel food coloring to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a thick dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear soft.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Cookies should be golden on the edges and soft in the center. For a convenient treat, freeze the dough and bake as needed.

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