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Best Cherry Blossom Cookies Recipe

Cherry Blossom Cookies are soft, buttery cookies inspired by delicate sakura blooms. Made with chopped maraschino cherries, a hint of almond extract, and a signature cherry center, these pink-hued cookies are perfect for spring celebrations, tea parties, or gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries chopped and patted dry
  • 12 whole maraschino cherries for topping
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped cherries, cherry juice, and white chocolate chips if using.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Press one whole cherry into the center of each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Pat cherries dry to prevent excess moisture. Do not overbake—cookies should remain soft in the center. Almond extract enhances the cherry blossom flavor but should be measured carefully.