pink Maraschino cherry sugar cookies
Delightfully soft and chewy sugar cookies infused with the sweet flavor of pink Maraschino cherries, perfect for any occasion or festive treat.
- 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
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pink Maraschino cherry juice
- ½ cup finely chopped pink Maraschino cherries, drained
- Pink sugar or sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
- Mix in pink Maraschino cherry juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pink Maraschino cherries gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle pink sugar or sprinkles on top if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra cherry punch, try adding a drizzle of white chocolate on top once cooled.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/pink-maraschino-cherry-sugar-cookies/