Cherry Dream Cookies
Indulge in the sweet, buttery delight of Cherry Dream Cookies, a soft and chewy treat bursting with the vibrant flavors of maraschino cherries and a hint of almond. Perfectly balanced with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are crafted from a rich dough enhanced by cherry juice and adorned with bits of chopped cherries for a pop of color and flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, they're a quick and easy addition to holiday spreads or afternoon tea. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and watch as they disappear from the plate in no time! Whether you're baking for special occasions or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup maraschino cherries (drained and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed butter mixture. Beat on low speed until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Mix until just combined. The dough will be thick.
Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and cherry juice using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as these cookies are meant to be soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a decorative and sweet finish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.8 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 566.1 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 317.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
