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Homemade cherry cookies cooling on parchment paper, photographed from above on a white kitchen table.

Cherry Cookies

Soft, chewy cherry cookies made with fresh or dried cherries for a fruity, sweet flavor.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time (optional): 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $8–10

Equipment

  • 1 Stand or hand mixer For creaming butter and sugar
  • 2 Large mixing bowls Wet + dry ingredients
  • Set measuring cups & spoons Accurate baking
  • 2 Baking sheets For cookies
  • Parchment paper Prevent sticking
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Cooling
  • 1 Cookie scoop (optional) Even cookie size

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Brown sugar packed
  • 2 large Eggs room temp
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Fresh or dried cherries chopped, patted dry if fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Almond extract optional, for extra flavor
  • ½ cup White chocolate chips optional mix-in
  • ½ cup Chopped almonds optional, for crunch

Instructions

  • Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract (and almond extract, if using). Beat until well combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir in cherries and any mix-ins like white chocolate chips or almonds.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if desired for thicker cookies.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and scoop dough onto sheets using a cookie scoop.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft. Do not overbake.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, pat fresh cherries dry before using to prevent excess moisture. Dough chilling helps with cookie thickness but is optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg