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Soft Maraschino Cherry Sugar Cookies

A stack of three bright pink, sugar-coated Maraschino cherry sugar cookies on a light plate.
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Make soft and chewy maraschino cherry sugar cookies that are perfectly pink for holiday trays or Valentine parties. This easy recipe uses jarred cherries and bakes quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice (from the jar)
  • 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained well
  • Pink food coloring (optional, for deeper color)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Mix in the maraschino cherry juice. If you want a brighter pink color, add a drop or two of pink food coloring now.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped, drained maraschino cherries. Do not overmix.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can gently press them down slightly with the bottom of a glass if you prefer flatter cookies.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers look soft. Do not overbake for chewy cookies.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your maraschino cherries are well drained before chopping and adding them to the dough.
  • If you want a classic sugar cookie look, you can skip the cherries in the dough and press one whole cherry half onto the top of each cookie before baking.
  • These cookies freeze well once cooled. Place them in an airtight container between layers of wax paper.

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