Easy Cherry Cookies
Delightful cookies combining the sweet and slightly tart flavor of cherries with a buttery cookie base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped (fresh, frozen, or dried) You can use any type of cherries.
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Nuts like walnuts or almonds work well.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Use fresh, frozen, or dried cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture. Consider macerating chopped cherries in sugar for enhanced flavor.