Description
Cherry Blossom Cookies are soft, buttery cookies infused with maraschino cherries and topped with a whole cherry to resemble springtime blossoms, making them perfect for seasonal gatherings and floral-themed desserts.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
- 12 whole maraschino cherries for topping
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in chopped cherries, cherry juice, and white chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and press a whole cherry into the center of each.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Drain chopped cherries well to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cherry blossom cookies, cherry cookies, spring cookies, maraschino cherry cookies