Cherry Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Quick, easy, and irresistibly yummy, these Cherry Cookies combine a thick, chewy texture with a delectable cherry chocolate flavor. These sweet little delights are sure to become a favorite, offering a burst of fruity goodness in every bite.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword cherries, cookies

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 14

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 26

Servings

Calories 160kcal

Author Stacie Vaughan

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
pinch salt
¼ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
¼ tsp almond extract
pink gel food coloring
1 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt with a fork. Mix until fully combined. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars using a mixer. Mix for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
Add the egg, vanilla and almond extract. Mix again until smooth.
Fold in the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined. The dough will be crumbly at first.
Add in the food coloring gel. Add 4 to 5 drops to begin with and continue to mix with the mixer, adding more food coloring if needed, until the desired shade is met.
Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips.
Cover and place inside the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Add parchment paper to a large baking sheet.
Use a cookie scoop to compact the cookie dough, scooping tight balls. Round smooth balls using the palms of your hands and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart from each other.
Bake cookies for 13 to 14 minutes.
When done, allow cookies to cool on a baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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