Description
Sweet Maraschino Cherry Cookies Recipe is a delicious, soft, and buttery cookie treat packed with juicy maraschino cherries, sweet vanilla flavor, and chewy bakery-style texture. These colorful homemade cookies make the perfect dessert for holidays, parties, cookie trays, or everyday sweet cravings.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and maraschino cherry juice, then mix until smooth.
5. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
7. Fold chopped maraschino cherries and white chocolate chips gently into the cookie dough.
8. Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges become lightly golden.
10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Pat the maraschino cherries dry slightly before adding them to the dough.
White chocolate pairs perfectly with the sweet cherry flavor.
Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
Add chopped pecans for extra crunch and texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.