Cherry Cinnamon Cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 138kcal
- 6 ounces maraschino cherries drained and diced
- 2 ⅓ cups plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teapsoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- powered sugar for garnish
Combine cherries and 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl. Mix; set aside.
Combine remaining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda in a medium bowl and mix.
Beat butter, sugar and cream cheese at medium speed until fluffy. Add egg, buttermilk and almond extract; beat until blended.
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until moistened; fold in cherry mixture. Chill one hour.
Shape dough into one-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350° for 12 to 14 minutes; cool completely on wire rack.
Garnish with powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg