Description
Delight in the joy of baking with these Maraschino Cherry Sugar Cookies that will truly impress! Soft, chewy, and bursting with the sweet-tart flavor of maraschino cherries, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it a festive celebration or a cozy family gathering. The buttery sugar cookie dough provides a delicious base, while the vibrant cherries add a pop of color and flavor. Easy to make and wonderfully customizable, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ≈ 30g
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg