Description
Delightful cookies that combine simplicity and flavor, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Scoop tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough and ensure accurate measurements for best results.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, cherry, dessert, easy, baking
