Description
Homemade cherry pie stuffed cookies blend classic American dessert charm with irresistible bakery magic. Sweet cherries nestled inside buttery cookie dough create a delightful surprise you can’t resist savoring.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
Leavening Agents:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, incorporating eggs individually and adding vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients and prevent lumps.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Construct cookies by flattening a tablespoon of dough, placing a dollop of cherry pie filling in the center, then covering with another layer of dough and sealing edges completely.
- Gently shape the filled dough into round balls, ensuring the cherry filling is completely enclosed and the exterior is smooth.
- Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each, and sprinkle with granulated sugar for a crisp, sweet exterior.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown, indicating a perfectly crisp yet soft cookie texture.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Seal the edges carefully to prevent cherry filling from leaking during baking, ensuring a perfect stuffed cookie every time.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before assembling to make it easier to handle and prevent spreading during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother cookie dough and more consistent texture, especially butter and eggs.
- Try different pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variety, creating unique flavor combinations that will surprise and delight.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg