Classic Cherry Pie Cookies Recipe

Name: Classic Cherry Pie Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 5 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 to 10 teaspoons 2% milk; 3/4 teaspoon baking cocoa; 2 drops yellow food coloring; 1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 10 teaspoons 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon baking cocoa
2 drops yellow food coloring
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into two 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
2
Unwrap and cut into 3/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve piping consistency. Tint frosting with cocoa and food coloring. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; fill with frosting.
5
Spread preserves over cookies to within 1/4 in. of edges. Pipe lines across the top of each cookie, forming a lattice. Pipe a fluted edge around the tops of cookies.

1915

kcal

Calories

Fat

330

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Classic Cherry Pie Cookies falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Cherry Pie Cookies

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