Maraschino Cherry Cookies are so pretty! A shortbread cookie dough with chopped maraschino cherries and miniature chocolate chips – perfect for cookie trays and gift giving!
These delicious Maraschino Cherry Cookies have been a STAPLE in our Christmas cookie list every year for at least the last 5 years! Something about the combination of chocolate and cherry in these cookies make them so pretty and addictive!
Be sure to wear gloves when chopping the maraschino cherries or the red juice will definitely stain your hands for a day or two. This is a job you can give an older kiddo that want to help with the cookie baking this season!
Ingredients
Instructions
for full recipes please see : www.mostlyhomemademom.com
These delicious Maraschino Cherry Cookies have been a STAPLE in our Christmas cookie list every year for at least the last 5 years! Something about the combination of chocolate and cherry in these cookies make them so pretty and addictive!
Be sure to wear gloves when chopping the maraschino cherries or the red juice will definitely stain your hands for a day or two. This is a job you can give an older kiddo that want to help with the cookie baking this season!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 6 drops red food coloring
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup miniature semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, salt, cherry juice, almond extract, and food coloring (if using). Gradually beat in flour.
- Add in chopped cherries while mixer is on low speed. Remove bowl from mixer and fold in chocolate chips.
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for full recipes please see : www.mostlyhomemademom.com
