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Classic Cherry Cookies


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Soft, chewy cherry cookies bursting with dried cherries and almond flavor. Quick, nostalgic, and perfect for sharing.


Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1½ tsp vanilla bean

¼ tsp almond extract

2¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

¾ cup chopped dried or fresh cherries

½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 mins).

Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add dry to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Fold in cherries and white chocolate chips.

Scoop dough onto sheet and bake for 10-12 mins per batch.

Cool on sheet 5 mins, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Substitute cherries with cranberries or dried blueberries.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 190
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: cherry cookies, soft cookies, fruit cookies, handmade cookies