Cherry Bomb Cookies Recipe

Explosive flavor! These Cherry Bomb Cookies, inspired by Joanne Fluke's 'Sugar Cookie Murder', are a delightful treat. Perfectly sweet sugar cookies encase juicy maraschino cherries, creating a fun and delicious bite. The vibrant red cherries peeking from the powdered sugar coating make these cookies irresistible. Get ready for a murderously good baking experience!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1081.5 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Bomb Cookies

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How to Make Cherry Bomb Cookies

  1. Drain a 15-ounce can of maraschino cherries, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice.
  2. Place the drained cherries in a fine-mesh strainer while preparing the cookie dough. Gently press to remove excess liquid.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter using two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add the reserved 1/4 cup cherry juice to make the dough slightly more moist and tender.
  7. Gently take a tablespoon of dough and wrap it around each maraschino cherry, leaving the stem exposed.
  8. Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each cookie.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once completely cool, dip the cookies (excluding the stems) into powdered sugar until fully coated.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

442g

Fat

120g

Carbs

57g

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