Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies (Printable)

Soft, buttery cookies with sweet maraschino cherries and a delicate almond glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

→ Cherries & Add-ins

10 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, well-drained and chopped
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

→ Glaze

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2-3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
14 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and white chocolate chips.
07 - Drop rounded balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, cherry juice, and almond extract until smooth.
11 - Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Allow to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly soft, like a cross between a sugar cookie and a bite of cake
  • That pink glaze makes everything feel like a celebration, even on a Tuesday
  • They ship beautifully and actually taste better the next day
02 -
  • Wet cherries will turn your dough pink and make cookies spread too much. Pat them thoroughly with paper towels, even blotting both sides.
  • Underbaking slightly is the secret to that soft, chewy center. Pull them when edges look done but centers still seem soft.
03 -
  • Chop your cherries on a paper towel to absorb excess juice as you work
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from seizing and ensure even baking

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