Description
Make delicious maraschino cherry cookies at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the maraschino cherries well to prevent the cookies from becoming soggy.
- You can add a glaze on top of the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American