Description
Delightful cookies combining the sweetness of strawberries and tartness of cherries, topped with a creamy strawberry frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups (250 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree (or strawberry jam)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Halved maraschino cherries or diced strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the maraschino cherry juice and chopped cherries.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare the strawberry frosting by beating together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cookies with the strawberry frosting.
- Garnish with halved maraschino cherries or diced strawberries.
- Serve and enjoy these sweet delights!
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg