Best 7 Cherry No Bake Cookies Recipes

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Cooking with cherries is a fun and rewarding experience, and no-bake cookies are a great way to enjoy this delicious fruit. This article will guide you through the process of making delicious cherry no-bake cookies. We will provide step-by-step instructions, as well as helpful tips and tricks to ensure your cookies turn out perfect. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make some tasty cherry no-bake cookies!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY NO-BAKE COOKIES



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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-ALMOND SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES



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Enjoy these nutty cookies for a dessert treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups ground almonds
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add flour, almonds and almond extract, beating on low speed until well blended. Stir in cherries.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 1 inch apart.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool 2 minutes. Roll cookies in powdered sugar; return to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg

CHEERY CHERRY COOKIES



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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.

EASY CHERRY DELIGHT DESSERT (NO-BAKE)



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This is a really great dessert, plan ahead this needs to chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight is even better.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups whipped dream whipped topping (1 envelope)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (28 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9 x 9" baking pan.
  • In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tbsp sugar; spread on bottom of prepared baking pan to form a crust.
  • Mix the Dream Whip topping according to directions on the package, then beat in the softened cream cheese into the Dream Whip a little at a time.
  • Add the remaining sugar and vanilla until well blended.
  • Smooth on top of the crust.
  • Top with the cherry pie filling.
  • Chill at least 3 hours (overnight is even better) if storing in the fridge overnight, cover with plastic wrap.

CORNMEAL-CHERRY COOKIES



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Cornmeal gives these not-too-sweet cookies a crumbly texture and golden color. Keep an extra log in the freezer -- you can slice off and bake as many cookies as you want. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla, egg, and orange zest. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture; beat until just combined. Stir in cherries.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; pat into a log, 8 inches long and 2 inches wide. Wrap dough in parchment; form it into a rectangle by flattening the top and sides with your hands. Twist ends of parchment to seal. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Slice dough 1/4 inch thick, rotating log 1/4 turn after each slice. Place 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE-CHERRY COOKIES



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A true crowd pleaser!

Provided by Heather Gillaspy

Categories     Cherry Cookies

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 cups maraschino cherries, chopped
2 cups milk chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar, shortening, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Mix in milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Add flour mixture gradually, beating well after each addition. Stir in cherries and chocolate chunks.
  • Place dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 79.4 mg

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE COVER CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES



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This is my husbands recipe they taste almost like a chocolate covered cherry, really good and they don't last long so make a double batch.

Provided by momma213

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 6m

Yield 24-36 depending on size of cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, DRAINED AND CHOPPED

Steps:

  • Mix together in large saucepan: Sugar, Milk, Butter and Cocoa.
  • Heat on high until boiling. Hard boil exactly one (1) minute.
  • Remove from heat and in the same saucepan add peanut butter, MIX TILL DISSOLVED, ADD CHERRIES THEN VANILLA AND OATS.
  • Do not let cool off. Spoon immediately onto wax paper and let cool.
  • Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.2, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 90.6, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 43.7, Protein 6.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cherries by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • If you want a thicker cookie, add more oats or almond flour. If you want a thinner cookie, add more milk or yogurt.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your cookies, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

These cherry no-bake cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these cookies a try!

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