Description
These Cherry Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet cherry flavor. The addition of white chocolate chips gives them an extra touch of indulgence, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Mix-Ins:
- 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the chopped cherries and white chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Blot the cherries thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- For extra flavor, consider drizzling with melted white chocolate or dipping half of each cookie for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
