Maraschino Cherry Cookies
These Maraschino Cherry Cookies are so pretty and so yummy! Chopped maraschino cherries with shortbread cookie dough and miniature chocolate chips - these little cookies are addictive!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 86 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 6 drops red food coloring
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup miniature semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, salt, cherry juice, almond extract, and food coloring (if using). Gradually beat in flour.
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Add in chopped cherries while mixer is on low speed. Remove bowl from mixer and fold in chocolate chips.
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Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes or until slightly browned on the edges.
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Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Maraschino Cherry Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 58mg
2%
Potassium 28mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Sugars 3g
Vitamin A
2.4%
Calcium
0.4%
Iron
2.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.