Chewy Maraschino Cherry Cookies
Chewy maraschino cherry cookies with soft centers and sweet cherry flavor. Easy homemade cookies with a bakery-style texture.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup maraschino cherries chopped and dried
- 1 –2 teaspoons reserved cherry juice optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add egg and mix until fully combined. Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and optional cherry juice.
- Scoop dough into even portions and roll lightly into balls.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Dry cherries thoroughly before adding to dough. Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy.