Description
This Cherry Cookies Recipe features soft, buttery cookies infused with the sweet and tart flavor of maraschino cherries and cherry juice. Enhanced with almond and vanilla extracts for a rich, aromatic touch, these homemade cherry cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. The dough is chilled before baking to ensure perfectly tender cookies with a light golden bottom.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
- ½ cup (56 g) almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maraschino cherry juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Add-ins
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, almond flour, and salt until they are evenly mixed. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer with beaters, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the maraschino cherry juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Cherries: Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet butter mixture until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and develop flavor.
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) for at least 30 minutes. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Scoop and Bake Cookies: After chilling, scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dough per cookie using a small cookie scoop or spoon and place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them onto a cooling rack after allowing them to sit on the hot baking sheet for 3 minutes. Cool completely before enjoying your delicious cherry cookies.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days to maintain their freshness.
- Variations include adding chocolate chips to the dough or topping the cookies with a quick and easy cherry glaze for extra flavor and decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
