Description
These Cherry Vanilla Butter Cookies are a delightful treat, boasting a creamy texture that melts in your mouth. The sweet, tart flavor of cherries perfectly complements the rich vanilla, creating a cookie experience that is both indulgent and comforting.
Ingredients
- Butter: 1 cup, softened
- Sugar: 1 cup, granulated
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Eggs: 2 large
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/2 cups
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cherries: 1 cup, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Substitutions: Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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