Easy Soft Cherry Cookies
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Easy Soft Cherry Cookies
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Homemade Cherry Cookies made with fresh cherries are sweet little bites that are so easy to make. These simple cookies have a soft texture, and every bite is full of cherry flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (at least 11 % protein)
- 1 pinch salt (if using unsalted butter add ¼ teaspoon salt)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup butter (softened) (if using unsalted butter add ¼ teaspoon salt)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted quartered or halved cherries
*If using unsalted butter add ¼ teaspoon salt.
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
- In the mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until creamy approximately 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat to combine. Add the flour mixture in 2 parts, beating on low to almost combine, then add the quartered or halved cherries and beat on low to combine, don't over beat.
- Cover the bowl and chill 1 hour in the fridge.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C. Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and form into golf ball size balls, place on the prepared cookie sheets approximately 1 inch apart and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should keep for two to three days.
- Yes, these cherry cookies are freezer-friendly. Once they are cooled to room temperature, store them in a freezer bag or container. They will keep for one to two months in the freezer.
- If fresh cherries aren’t available, you can instead use thawed and drained frozen pitted cherries.
- You can use the same amount of maraschino cherries instead of fresh or frozen, but they will be a lot sweeter. You might want to cut back on the sugar.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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