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.
Serves: 24
Prep: 20 Minutes
Bake: 15 Minutes
Cherry Cookies Ingredients
- 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 offers a delightful vanilla flavor that complements the white chocolate cherry topping perfectly.
- Flour: Flour forms the base of the sugar cookie dough, giving it structure and texture.
- Confectioner’s Sugar: Confectioner’s sugar adds sweetness and a soft texture to the cookies.
- Canned Cherry Pie Filling: Canned cherry pie filling offers a convenient way to incorporate the delicious cherry pie taste into 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 a hand mixer and a large bowl), cream the butter and margarine together on medium-high speed until fluffy. Drop the 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 they just form a dough. Do not overmix.
Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the 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 the cookies for about 15 minutes, or until the sides are puffed and the bottoms 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
Cherry Pie Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup margarine softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 21 ounce cherry pie filling (1 can)
- 1/2 cup Ghirardelli’s chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- 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 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 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 air tight container.
