Description
Delightfully chewy cookies bursting with the sweet tanginess of cherries and the playful effervescence of cherry soda, perfect for gatherings or family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry soda
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries, chopped
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until fluffy and light in color.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in the cherry soda.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Fold in pitted cherries until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Chill the dough slightly in the fridge for improved texture. Use a cookie scoop for even sizes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cherry soda, dessert, baking, family recipe