Frosted Cherry Drops Recipe

Name: Frosted Cherry Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pillsbury plus white cake mix; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons cherry juice; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg; 1/2 cup maraschino cherry, finely chopped; FROSTING; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon cherry juice; 2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half or 2 -3 tablespoons milk; maraschino cherry, cut into fourths

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pillsbury plus white cake mix
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons cherry juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, finely chopped
FROSTING
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon cherry juice
2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half or 2 -3 tablespoons milk
maraschino cherry, cut into fourths

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In large bowl, combine all ingredients EXCEPT cherries; stir until well blended.
3
Fold in cherries.
4
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
6
Cool for 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
7
Cool completely.
8
FROSTING:
9
In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients EXCEPT cherries, adding enough half-and-half for desired spreading consistency.
10
Frost cooled cookies; top each with one-fourth maraschino cherry.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pillsbury plus white cake mix, 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons cherry juice, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Frosted Cherry Drops 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.

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Frosted Cherry Drops

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