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!
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 86kcal
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
- 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.
- Add in chopped cherries while mixer is on low speed. Remove bowl from mixer and fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes or until slightly browned on the edges.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.
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Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg