Cherry Cookie Bites (Print Format)
Soft cookies baked with juicy red cherries and sweet chocolate pieces. These colorful desserts bring a fun and tasty twist to your holiday spread.
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar, finely sifted.
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1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract for flavor.
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temp.
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2 cups of regular all-purpose flour.
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A pinch (1/2 teaspoon) of salt.
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Just under a cup (3/4 cup) of maraschino cherries, chopped and dried well.
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2/3 cup of chocolate chips, any type you like.
# Steps:
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In a mixing bowl, combine the salt with the flour.
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Use a mixer to whip together the butter and powdered sugar until it's airy.
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Stir the vanilla extract gently into the creamy mixture.
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Slowly blend the flour mix into the wet ingredients without overworking it.
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Carefully stir in the cherries and chocolate chips to finish the dough.
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Roll into a thick log about 2 inches in diameter.
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Wrap the dough tightly in plastic and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
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Set your oven to 325°F and let it heat up.
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Place a sheet of parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent sticking.
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Cut the dough into slices that are 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick.
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Lay the slices down on the prepared sheet with some space between them.
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Bake for about 10-15 minutes, keeping an eye on the edges for a light golden color.
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Allow the cookies to cool right on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving them.
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Move cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
# Tips:
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Perfect festive cookies to add to your holiday spread.
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Pat cherries dry as much as you can to keep the dough from spreading too much.