Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Maraschino Cherry Sugar Cookies that will surely bring joy to your day! These soft and chewy cookies are infused with the sweet, vibrant flavor of maraschino cherries, making them a unique twist on traditional sugar cookies. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, holiday celebration, or simply a cozy afternoon snack—each bite is bursting with flavor. With their charming appearance and irresistible sweetness, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
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 chopped maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg