pink Maraschino Cherry Sugar Cookies
Delight in these soft and chewy pink Maraschino Cherry Sugar Cookies, perfectly sweet with a hint of cherry flavor and vibrant color. A festive treat ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Maraschino cherry juice
- ⅓ cup finely chopped Maraschino cherries, drained
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and Maraschino cherry juice until well combined. Add a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chopped Maraschino cherries.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and gently roll each in granulated sugar.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra cherry flavor, try adding a teaspoon of maraschino cherry syrup to the dough or garnish cookies with a small cherry half on top before baking.
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