Description
Sweet bliss awaits with strawberry frosted cherry cookies, where classic baking meets fruity charm. Delicate cherry-infused dough and luscious strawberry frosting combine to create a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Cookies):
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- ½ cup sour cream
Dry Base Ingredients (Cookies):
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground into powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cookie removal and prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and airy, creating the foundation for a tender cookie texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly to develop a smooth, consistent base.
- Separately whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
- Finely chop maraschino cherries and gently fold them into the dough along with cherry juice, distributing the fruity elements evenly throughout.
- Using a tablespoon, portion out dough and roll into balls, placing them approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Softly flatten each cookie using the back of a spoon to encourage even spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully until edges turn a delicate golden brown, then remove from the oven.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow complete cooling before frosting.
- Prepare strawberry frosting by blending powdered sugar, softened butter, strawberry jam, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust frosting consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thickness or additional jam for a softer texture.
- Once cookies are completely cool, generously spread strawberry frosting across the surface of each cookie.
- Optionally embellish with sprinkles or additional cherry pieces for visual appeal and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Prevent Crumbly Texture by ensuring butter is softened to room temperature, which helps create a smooth, even cookie dough that holds together perfectly.
- Customize Cherry Intensity by adjusting the amount of maraschino cherries and juice; start with less and gradually increase to find your ideal flavor balance.
- Create Gluten-Free Version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the cookie’s soft and chewy texture.
- Enhance Frosting Stability by chilling the frosted cookies for 15 minutes, which helps the strawberry frosting set and prevents messy drips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg