Any person can’t help but smile when they taste the irresistible combination of juicy cherries and a buttery crust. In a delightful bite-sized package, these cherry pie cookies bring all the flavors of a traditional cherry pie. These cookies will quickly become a family favorite and are great for any occasion: picnics, gatherings, or even a quiet night in.
The cherries’ vivid red hue makes them stand out, adding visual appeal to their already delicious flavor!
What you need:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet and set the oven temperature to 350?F, or 175?C.
- To make a light and airy frosting, combine granulated sugar and softened butter in a big bowl.
- Combine the egg and vanilla essence by beating them together.
- Separately, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the dry ingredients little by little with the liquids until just combined.
- Put a tiny spoonful of cherry pie filling in the middle of a tablespoon of dough that you have flattened in your palm. Roll out the dough by folding it over the filling, making sure to wrap it all around.
- Make sure to leave some space between each cookie ball before placing them on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
- Cook for 12?15 minutes, or until a slight golden color appears on the edges. After a few minutes of cooling on the baking sheet, move to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Prior to serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar if preferred.
Tips:
- Use homemade cherry filling or simply combine fresh cherries with a little sugar and cornstarch to thicken for a more vibrant flavor.
- Variations: Try filling them with blueberries or raspberries for a refreshing change of pace!
- If the dough is too sticky to work with, put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before shaping the cookies.
Servings:
About 24 cookies will come out of this recipe, give or take depending on how big you make them.
Storage:
You can keep these cherry pie cookies for up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature. Baked cookies can be frozen for up to three months if you need more time to store them. Put parchment paper between each layer to keep them from sticking!
Serving Ideas:
- For a decadent dessert, serve these cookies warm and top with vanilla ice cream.
- Enjoy as a delightful mid-afternoon snack with your favorite hot beverage.
- At your next party, use them to adorn a dessert platter.
Make and eat these delicious cherry pie cookies while you can!