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Cherry Cookies Tips
Can you use different kinds of cherries?
We use maraschino cherries in this cherry cookie recipe, but you can substitute different
types of cherries if you like. Try using candied cherries for their vibrant color and sweet flavor, or use dried cherries to add a chewy texture and a hint of tartness. Fresh cherries may also be used, but keep in mind they will release moisture during baking that change the texture of the cookie. Consider adjusting the recipe to account for the extra moisture.
How can you make cherry cookies your own?
To make cherry cookies your own, experiment with the mix-ins. The original recipe features maraschino cherries, shredded coconut and chopped pecans, but you can add chocolate chips for extra sweetness. Instead of using pecans, have some fun with other chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts. Add complementary flavors like almond extract or lemon zest to enhance the cherry flavor, or whip up a quick
vanilla glaze to ice the cookies after they cool. Check out other
cherry dessert recipes for more ideas.
How should you store cherry cookies?
Once the cherry cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container. In general, cherry cookies last about 3 days at room temperature, or up to 6 months in the freezer.
—Lindsay Mattison, Taste of Home Contributing Writer
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 81 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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