Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
- 1 cup granulated sugar.
- 1 large egg.
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped.
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional).
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or pecans, optional).
- Additional maraschino cherries for decoration (optional).
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Almond Extract: Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Add Cherries and Optional Ingredients: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries. If you like, you can also add white chocolate chips and chopped nuts to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. You can also use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies.
- Decorate with Cherries (optional): You can top each cookie with a half of a maraschino cherry for decoration.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy Your Maraschino Cherry Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, enjoy the sweet, almond-flavored goodness of these delightful cookies.
These Maraschino Cherry Cookies are perfect for adding a pop of color and flavor to your cookie collection. Enjoy baking and savoring these delicious treats!