Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe dish until smooth and liquid but not hot.
- Add both the white sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Crack the egg into the bowl and add the vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
- If desired, add red food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing gently until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries gently.
- Form the dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Slightly flatten each cookie ball and bake for approximately 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
Make sure to keep an eye on your cookies while baking to prevent over-baking. For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough before baking.