Description
Delightful cherry-flavored cookies that embody warmth, perfect for gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ the juice of a 10 oz bottle of maraschino cherries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- 5–5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring (to desired blush-red color)
- ¼ of a 10 oz bottle of maraschino cherries, chopped
- Nuts, chopped (optional)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Enough cherry juice (from the maraschino cherries) and water to thin the glaze to proper consistency
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F (≈ 175 °C).
- Combine the oil, eggs, milk, cherry juice (½ the bottle), and vanilla or almond extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Add red food coloring to the wet mixture until you reach your desired color.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring steadily until incorporated.
- Stir in the chopped maraschino cherries and chopped nuts (if using). The dough will be thick.
- Form the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet (lined or lightly greased) spaced appropriately.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Combine the powdered sugar and almond extract for the glaze, then add cherry juice and water until you reach a glaze consistency.
- Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze and allow it to set. Optionally, add sprinkles or additional chopped nuts before the glaze firms.
Notes
For people with diabetes: Sugar alternatives like Stevia or Monk Fruit can be used. Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg