Cherry Pie Cookies Recipe

Easy-to-make Cherry Pie Cookies, are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings! Discover our homemade recipe for a delightful treat.

Quick & Delicious Cherry Pie Cookies Recipe

If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat that combines the flavors of cherry pie and homemade cookies, this is the recipe for you.

These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a delicious homemade dessert.

Our Cherry Pie Cookies feature a soft and buttery sugar cookie base, filled with a burst of heavenly cherry pie filling.

To add a touch of elegance, these delightful treats are drizzled with Ghirardelli chocolate.

The combination of flavors and textures creates a mouthwatering cookie like a chocolate-covered cherry.

Using a combination of butter and margarine, our recipe ensures a soft and buttery dough that melts in your mouth.

Plus, the convenience of canned cherry pie filling makes it easy to achieve that classic cherry pie taste in every bite.

So, gather your ingredients, follow our simple instructions, and get ready to indulge in the sweet goodness of our Cherry Pie Cookies.

Whether you’re a fan of cherry desserts or simply looking for an easy and delicious cookie recipe, these homemade cherry cookies won’t disappoint!

Stay tuned for the next section, where we’ll dive into the specific ingredients you’ll need to make these scrumptious Cherry Pie Cookies!

Why We Love This Recipe

1. Simplicity: Easy recipes are attractive because they don’t require advanced cooking skills or a lot of time. People appreciate straightforward instructions and minimal ingredients, making the cooking process more accessible.
2. Quick Preparation: In our fast-paced lives, quick and easy recipes are often preferred. A cherry pie cookie recipe that can be whipped up in a short amount of time is appealing to those with busy schedules.
3. Taste and Flavor: The combination of cherries and a cookie base provides a delightful and familiar flavor. The sweetness of the cherries combined with the comforting taste of cookies creates a satisfying and enjoyable treat.
4. Versatility: Recipes that are adaptable or allow for personalization are often popular. People can modify the recipe to suit their preferences or experiment with different variations, adding an element of creativity to the cooking process.

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies

Serves: 24
Prep: 20 Minutes
Bake: 15 Minutes

Cherry Cookies Shopping List

• Margarine: Margarine is used to create a soft and buttery dough for the cookies.
• Butter: Butter adds richness and flavor to the dough, complementing the other ingredients.
• Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract provides a delightful vanilla flavor that blends perfectly with the white chocolate cherry topping.
• Flour: Flour forms the base of the sugar cookie dough, giving it structure and texture.
• Confectioners Sugar: Confectioners sugar adds sweetness and a soft texture to the cookies.
• Canned Cherry Pie Filling: Canned cherry pie filling provides a convenient way to get the delicious cherry pie taste in the center of each cookie.
• Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Melting Wafers – Chocolate chips are used to drizzle the top of each cookie, adding a sweet finish.

For exact measurements, please see the printable recipe card below.

How to Make Delicious Cherry Pie Cookies

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.

Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer and large bowl), cream butter and margarine together on medium high speed until fluffy. Drop mixer speed to low and add vanilla extract, then blend for 30 seconds.

Add dry ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until it just forms a dough. Do not over mix.

Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out dough and roll it between your hands.

Place the cookie ball on the baking sheet. Place the cookies about two inches apart.

Use your thumb (or the back of a small spoon) and press into the center of the cookie dough, creating a small well.

Bake cookies for about 15 minutes or until the sides of the cookies are puffed and the bottoms of cookies begin to turn a light golden color.

Remove cookies to a cookie rack and let cool.

Once the cookies are cooled add some cherry pie filling to the tops of each cookie.

Melt the chocolate wafers as directed on the package and using a spoon drizzle some chocolate over each cookie.

Store in an airtight container.

Now, your delicious Cherry Pie Cookies are ready to be served and enjoyed!

Printable Recipe Card and Nutritional Values

Conclusion

Cherry Pie Cookies are a delightful and delicious treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Whether you’re enjoying them at a holiday gathering or simply craving a homemade dessert, Cherry Pie Cookies are sure to please.

The convenience of using canned cherry pie filling makes these cookies quick and easy to prepare.

The burst of cherry filling in the center adds a fruity and flavorful surprise with every bite.

The soft and buttery sugar cookie base complements the sweet cherry filling perfectly, creating a balanced and irresistible combination.

So, whether you’re a fan of cherry desserts or simply looking for a delightful treat, give these Cherry Pie Cookies a try.

Get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of cherry pie in cookie form!

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