Best 20 Cherry Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of cherry cookies, a sweet treat that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures. Whether you prefer them soft and chewy or crispy and crumbly, these cookies are a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on any occasion. With a variety of recipes available, you're sure to find the perfect one that suits your taste and skill level. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tingling with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES



Cherry-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies image

My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cherries and chocolate chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



Chocolate Cherry Cookies image

A juicy maraschino cherry peeks out from under a creamy frosting in this chocolate cookie. I've been making them for years and they've never failed to satisfy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
24 maraschino cherries, drained and halved
FROSTING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, cherry juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture., Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Place a cherry half in each indentation., In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with milk, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in cherry juice until blended. Spoon about 1 teaspoon over each cherry (frosting will spread over cookies during baking). Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY KISS COOKIES



Cherry Kiss Cookies image

Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. -Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6 drops red food coloring, optional
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
54 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until blended. Beat in cherry juice, extract and, if desired, food coloring. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in cherries., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into center of each cookie (cookie will crack around edges). Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY COOKIES II



Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies II image

These taste as good as they sound!

Provided by JAMIE CARPENTER

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and stir until smooth. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls about the size of a walnut (larger if desired). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press center of each ball with thumb.
  • Drain cherries and reserve juice. Place a cherry in indentation of each cookie ball.
  • In a saucepan, heat condensed milk and chocolate chips until chips are melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons of cherry juice. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of mixture over each cherry and spread to cover cherry. (More cherry juice may be added to keep frosting of spreading consistency.)
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 218.9 mg, Sugar 41.9 g

LOTS OF CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



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These wonderful chocolate cookies with tart dried cherries are sure to be a favorite!

Provided by Jennifer Baker

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup white chocolate chips
1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy.
  • Beat the egg, coffee granules, and vanilla into the butter and sugar mixture until blended.
  • Change the speed to low and pour in the flour mixture. Beat until just combined.
  • Stir in semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and dried cherries.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough two inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes per batch in the preheated oven, until cookies are just becoming firm.
  • Let cool on baking sheets for two minutes.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CHEERY CHERRY COOKIES



Cheery Cherry Cookies image

With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or as a snack. The coconut and bits of cherries provide a fun look and texture. -Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the cherries, coconut and pecans. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



Chocolate Cherry Cookies image

A hidden cherry under the chocolate makes a sweet surprise when you bite into these wonderful chocolate cookies.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
48 undrained maraschino cherries (reserve 4 tsp cherry juice)
1 cup semisweet chocolate piece
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Combine flour and cocoa; set aside.
  • Beat butter in a med bowl on med speed until softened.
  • Add sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat until well mixed.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla, scraping the side of the bowl.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place 2-inches apart on an ungreased cooking sheet.
  • Press down the centers with your thumb.
  • Drain cherries, reserving juice.
  • Place a cherry in the center of each cookie in the depression you made with your thumb.
  • Combine chocolate pieces and condensed milk in a small saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted.
  • Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate and milk mixture over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry.
  • If the frosting is too thick, thin with additional cherry juice.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or until edges of cookie is firm.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHUNK-CHERRY COOKIES



Chewy Chocolate Chunk-Cherry Cookies image

These crave-worthy cookies have a kiss ofcherry and make a sweet valentine when sealedwith a personalized cherry-hearts tag. Try swapping the cherries fordried cranberries, which arejust as tart and a cinch to find.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield Makes about 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (2 1/2 cups)
8 ounces dried cherries (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisktogether flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat butterand sugars until pale and fluffy.Add eggs, 1 at a time, beatingwell after each addition. Beat invanilla, then flour mixture.Beat in chocolate and cherries.Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1 3/4-inch balls(about 3 tablespoons each),and arrange on parchment-linedbaking sheets, spacing about3 inches apart. Bake until edgesare golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Letcool on sheets set on wire racksfor 10 minutes. Transfer cookiesto racks; let cool completely.

CHERRY-ALMOND REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



Cherry-Almond Refrigerator Cookies image

Looking for a tasty holiday dessert? Then check out these cherry-almond cookies that can be made ahead of time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped red candied cherries

Steps:

  • Sprinkle almonds in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool 10 minutes. In food processor, process almonds until finely chopped; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add egg and almond extract; beat on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt until dough forms. Stir in cherries and chopped almonds.
  • Form dough into 2 (8-inch) logs. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cut dough into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY NO-BAKE COOKIES



Cherry No-Bake Cookies image

I've always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added a few drops of almond extract, and voila! We won a blue ribbon at the county fair in 2010. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and extracts until blended. Stir in oats and cherries. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE NUT COOKIES



Cherry Chocolate Nut Cookies image

Each Christmas, I make about 600 cookies to share with family and friends. The holidays wouldn't be the same without several batches of these colorful goodies. -Sybil Brown, Highland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY CHIP COOKIES I



Cherry Chip Cookies I image

A chip cookie with a difference! Light, crispy and eggless, these cookies are a great after-school treat with a cold mug of milk.

Provided by Jolyn Renshaw

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup margarine
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup cherry baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine margarine, confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Add flour, baking soda and oats. Mix well. Stir in cherry flavored chips (other flavors work well, too!).
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly with fingers. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove immediately from cookie sheets and onto wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 228.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

CHERRY COOKIES



Cherry Cookies image

Make and share this Cherry Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen cookies (or so)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped rough

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 375 and grease well cookie sheets.
  • Combine butter, sugar, vanilla, salt and flour.
  • Will be stiff.
  • Stir in chopped cherries.
  • Form into balls and place on sheets 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, DO NOT LET BROWN.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup good quality cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 stick butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dry red wine, such as burgundy
10 ounces dark chocolate, broken into chunks
1 cup dried tart cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda in a bowl. In a bowl of an electric mixer, or with a handheld mixer, combine butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and wine and combine. Slowly in batches add the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate and cherries. On a nonstick cookie sheet, place a heaping tablespoon of dough for each cookie about 2 inches apart from each other. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until tops are still soft looking but edges look firm.

CHERRY BONBON COOKIES



Cherry Bonbon Cookies image

This is a very old recipe from my grandma. The sweet cherry filling surprises folks trying them for the first time. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
24 maraschino cherries
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Divide dough into 24 portions; shape each portion around a cherry, forming a ball. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For glaze, combine sugar, butter and cherry juice until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES



Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 17 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns, crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, pink pepper and salt. Set aside.
  • Place the butter and 1/3 cup sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks and beat for an additional minute. In two additions, add the flour mixture, beating on low speed until just combined between additions. Pulse in the dried cherries and chocolate chips.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean, dry surface. Transfer the cookie dough to the plastic wrap, form into a 2-inch-wide log, and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Using a sharp, thin knife, cut the log into 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Set the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart, and sprinkle evenly with the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
  • Bake until just set, 25 minutes. Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY KISS COOKIES



Chocolate Cherry Kiss Cookies image

My grandma loved chocolate-covered cherries, so I combined 2 recipes to come up with these yummy cookies. She loved that I made a special cookie just for her. These are also Jessie's favorite cookie.

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
4 drops red food coloring
¾ teaspoon almond extract
⅛ teaspoon cherry flavoring (such as Wilton®)
¾ cup drained, chopped maraschino cherries
48 milk chocolate kisses (such as HERSHEY'S), or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Combine shortening, powdered sugar, cherry juice, red food coloring, and cherry flavoring in a large bowl. Add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in maraschino cherries.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; arrange 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate kiss, pressing firmly. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 28.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHERRY PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Dried cherries, crunchy nuts, bits of orange, white chocolate-there's a lot to love in this cookie! It's very different from any I've had before. -Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 cups chopped dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and pistachios., Divide dough in half ; shape each into an 11-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cookies with melted white chocolate; let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Place wrapped rolls in a resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes. Decorate as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY COOKIES



Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies image

Although these cookies require a little extra effort, they're worth it. I make them for every family gathering-and they never last long! -Marie Kinyon, Mason, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
48 maraschino cherries, blotted dry
FROSTING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 to 3 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture (batter will be very firm). Shape into 48 balls, about 1 in. round, and place on ungreased baking sheets. Push 1 cherry halfway into each ball. , For frosting, melt chocolate chips in milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; add cherry juice and stir until smooth. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Spoon 1 teaspoon frosting over each cherry while the cookie is still warm. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP-CHERRY CHUNK COOKIES



Chocolate Chip-Cherry Chunk Cookies image

My grandmas and mom created this recipe with chocolate chips, cherries and spices, a combo of their favorite parts of different cookies. Then dad made ice cream to turn them into ice cream sandwiches. We'd eat these sandwiches in the summer heat, each bite cooling us as the ice cream melted down our arms. -Wade Rouse, Fennville, Michigan. For more info on author Wade Rouse, please visit www.ViolaShipman.com

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup white baking chips
1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, gradually adding sugars, until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in egg, vanilla and maple flavoring., In another bowl, sift together flour, baking cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into creamed mixture just until moistened (do not overbeat). Stir in semisweet chocolate and white baking chips, dried cherries and coconut., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Pit the cherries. You can use a cherry pitter or a small knife to remove the pits.
  • Add a splash of almond extract. This will enhance the cherry flavor.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Cherry cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their vibrant red color and sweet and tart flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special cookie to bake, give cherry cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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