Cherry Gems (Cookies) Recipe

Name: Cherry Gems (Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, not packed; 3 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, not packed
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

1
Mix butter, eggs, brown sugar, and flour until well combined.
2
Add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla, cherries, and nuts.
3
Roll dough into logs that are approximately 1 inch around. Wrap in waxed paper and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
4
When you are ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5
Slice logs into 1 inch rounds and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6
Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.
7
Cool 5 minutes before transfering to a cooling rack.

1285

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, not packed, 3 1/2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Cherry Gems (Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Gems (Cookies)

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