Maraschino Cherry Cookies
Delightful Maraschino Cherry Cookies that blend sweetness and nostalgia, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- A few drops pink gel food coloring
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gradually.
- Add the pink gel food coloring, chopped maraschino cherries, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
For a different flavor, experiment with white chocolate chips and various extracts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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