Cherry Cookies
Delightful and easy-to-make cherry cookies, perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations, featuring a soft cookie dough and sweet cherry preserves.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry preserves You can use any fruit jam or preserve that you like.
- to taste red and pink sprinkles Add more sprinkles before baking for a fun texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb to create a small indent in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indent with cherry preserves.
Baking
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with red and pink sprinkles if desired.
Notes
You can serve these cookies on a decorative plate or in a cute box to give to loved ones. They make a great dessert after a romantic dinner or a fun treat for kids at school. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them for up to three months.