Cherry Cardamom Cookies Recipe 🍒🍪
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 94.2 per serving
Description:
Indulge in the soft, delicious delight of Cherry Cardamom Cookies! Perfect for festive occasions or any day you crave a sweet treat, these cookies boast a heavenly blend of maraschino cherries, cream cheese, and aromatic cardamom. They’re a hit at cookie exchanges and family gatherings alike, guaranteed to disappear in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Powdered sugar for sprinkling
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2 | In a small bowl, toss the chopped cherries with 2 tablespoons of flour and set aside. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cookies while baking. |
| 3 | In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed. |
| 4 | Add the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and continue beating until well combined. |
| 5 | Gradually add 2 1/3 cups of flour, along with the cardamom, baking powder, and baking soda, to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until the flour is moistened. Be careful not to overmix. |
| 6 | Gently fold in the prepared cherries. The dough may have streaks of pink, which adds a charming touch to the cookies. |
| 7 | Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. |
| 8 | Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are light golden brown. |
| 9 | Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 10 | Once cooled, sprinkle the tops of the cookies generously with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch. |
| 11 | Serve and enjoy the delightful combination of cherries and cardamom in every bite of these soft, heavenly cookies! |
These Cherry Cardamom Cookies are sure to become a family favorite, perfect for sharing during holidays, gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a scrumptious homemade treat. Enjoy the burst of cherry flavor and the subtle warmth of cardamom in every blissful bite! 🍒✨
