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Soft Maraschino Cherry Sugar Cookies

A stack of four pink Maraschino cherry sugar cookies, topped with a bright red cherry.
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Make soft, chewy sugar cookies tinted pink with maraschino cherry juice. These easy holiday cookies look great on a cookie tray.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice (from the jar)
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained well
  • Extra maraschino cherries for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Mix in the maraschino cherry juice until the mixture is smooth and pink.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
  9. Place one whole or half maraschino cherry on top of each cookie, if desired.
  10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Drain the maraschino cherries thoroughly before chopping and adding them to the dough. Excess liquid makes the cookies spread too much.
  • For a more intense pink color, add a drop or two of red food coloring along with the cherry juice.
  • These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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