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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Maraschino Cherry Cookies

    Published: Apr 14, 2021 · Modified: Jan 26, 2022 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    almond maraschino cherry cookies with white chocolate chips on a plate.

    These soft Maraschino Cherry Almond Cookies made with maraschino cherries and white chocolate chips are paired perfectly with a not-too-sweet cookie base. Also known as cherry chip cookies, they are as delicious as they sound and are the perfect crowd-pleasing cookie for entertaining or a cookie party.

    9 almond maraschino cherry cookies with white chocolate chips.

    They are so fun for Valentine's Day, but are neutral enough they work also work anytime of year, but feel like spring and summer to me.

    These were inspired by our lemon crinkle cookies and would pair well with our strawberry white chip cookies and Cookie Monster Stuffed Cookies for a party. If I'm being honest, I just like to make them for myself ha! Like most cookies, these are super easy to make and are quick to whip up.

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    • Maraschino Cherry Cookies

    Ingredients

    ingredients to make maraschino cherry almond cookies.
    • butter
    • white sugar
    • brown sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla
    • almond extract
    • maraschino cherries
    • flour
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • white chocolate chips

    Check recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    1. First, preheat the oven to 350*F. Then cut the cherries. I like to keep the sizes random, so I cut some into eighths and some into fourths. Size doesn't matter here. Roll them in a paper towel to absorb the excess moisture.

    creamed butter and sugar in a bowl with eggs and almond extract.

    2. Next cream the butter and sugars. Beat on medium speed in a bowl with an electric mixer or using a stand mixer and the paddle attachment. Beat until combined. Once combined, turn up the speed to high and beat for 2 minutes. Add the eggs and extracts and beat on high until well combined, about 30-60 seconds.

    cookie dough in a bowl.

    3. Add the dry ingredients. Either mix the dry ingredients in a bowl separately then add to the wet ingredients -or- add the flour first, then the baking soda and salt on top and give it a quick little mix with your (clean) fingertips. This will prevent the baking soda from clumping together. For that soft melt in your mouth texture, make sure to just baaaaaaarely mix once you've added the dry ingredients.

    almond maraschino cherry cookies with white chocolate chips dough.

    4. Add the white chocolate chips and the maraschino cherries and fold them in. This will help give that texture we love without over mixing. I will say that because of the added cherries, these cookies are easy to over mix, and over mixed cookies can be tough and hard.

    maraschino cherry cookie dough on a baking sheet.

    5.Scoop about 1 ½- 2 Tablespoons sized cookie dough balls onto a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet. Bake at 350* F for 10 minutes. Bake until the tops are matte and the edges have set and are just starting to turn golden. Enjoy!

    Hint: Lining your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat will make for easier clean up and help the cookies bake more evenly.

    Substitutions

    • dried cherries- add about ¾ cup of dried cherries instead of maraschino.
    • gluten free- these have not been tested with gluten free all purpose flour.

    Variations

    • Dark Chocolate Cherry- change the white for dark chocolate chips for that classic cherry and dark chocolate flavor. Melt some chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle over the tops.
    • Cherry Vanilla Cookies- don't like almond? Ditch the almond and use 2 teaspoons vanilla instead of one.
    • Cherry Chip Cookies- Use 1 cup cherry chips for a fun variation and a cherry chip cake type of flavor.

    Equipment

    • hand mixer or stand mixer
      • these can be made by hand, it just takes much longer.
    almond maraschino cherry cookies with white chocolate chips on a plate.

    Storage

    These store GREAT in the freezer. I like to put them in the freezer while they are still slightly warm. When reheated, they retain their soft and tender texture.

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 8 seconds to get that soft texture back.

    Top Tip

    Do NOT, I repeat, do not over mix the dough once you add the dry ingredients. The texture is so much better when you keep mixing to a minimum after adding the dry ingredients.

    Recipe

    almond maraschino cherry cookies with white chocolate chips on a plate.

    Maraschino Cherry Cookies

    Nicole
    Soft and delicious almond cherry cookies with maraschino cherries and white chocolate chips.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings 36
    Calories/serving 150 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup butter
    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • 3 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup white chocolate chips
    • 36 maraschino cherries

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350* F
    • Chop the maraschino cherries into quarters and eighths- variation is good! Roll in a paper towel to get rid of excess moisture.
    • Cream butter and sugars. Beat together on high for 2 minutes, scrape down the sides. Add eggs, almond extract and vanilla extract and beat for 1 more minute. Mix in dry ingredients until juuuust combined- be careful not to over mix! Add maraschino cherries and white chocolate chips and mix briefly, again being very careful not to over mix.
    • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until light golden brown. The top of the cookie should be matte and the edges should be set.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 8 seconds for that soft just-out-of-the-oven texture.
    Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. I like to put them in while they are still slightly warm. This gives them that super soft texture we love!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Sue

      August 27, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is another of the recipes I have shared with my co-workers. They asked for more! I love them because they are so moist and they are different from other cookies I make.

      Reply
    2. JCaryl

      September 09, 2021 at 8:47 am

      5 stars
      These are so so good. I was worried about them being too sweet with the cherries and white chocolate, but they aren't. They are soft and chewy and perfect. Will make over and over.

      Reply
    3. Emily Flint

      December 07, 2021 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      I just love these almond cookies and the cherries and white chips go perfectly together. These were os easy to make and I'm already getting requests for more at work, LOL>

      Reply
    4. Anjali

      March 23, 2022 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies were so easy to make and turned out perfectly! They were sweet but not too sweet, and the cherries + white chocolate tasted great together.

      Reply
    5. Renee

      February 05, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for valentine's day, with a slight switcheroo. Omitted the white chocolate chips, but everything else as written. After baking, I pressed a Dove dark chocolate heart into the top!

      Reply

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