Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
– Optional: extra granulated sugar for rolling
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or whisk and elbow grease!)
– Baking sheets
– Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
– Cookie scoop or spoon
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To get started, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. In a large mixing bowl, use your electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This process usually takes about 3-4 minutes. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract. This whole mixture should smell heavenly by now! (See the next page below to continue steps…)