How to Make Maraschino Cherry Thumbprint Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Maraschino Cherry Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful sweet treat that is perfect for any occasion. These cookies are soft and buttery, and they have a delightful surprise in the center - a colorful maraschino cherry. The combination of the sweet and tangy cherry with the rich buttery cookie is simply irresistible.

These cookies are also incredibly easy to make, so they are perfect for beginner bakers or anyone who wants to whip up a batch of delicious cookies without too much fuss. W...

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving baking spray
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup softened butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups crushed corn flakes
  • 15 maraschino cherries, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat baking sheets with baking spray.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and mix well.
  • Shape dough into level tablespoon-sized balls. Roll in corn flakes. Place on the prepared baking sheets. Make a shallow indention in the tops of the cookies with your thumb; top each cookie with a halved cherry.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 117mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 21mg