Description
Delightful cookies infused with the sweet fizz of cherry soda and a buttery texture, perfect for sharing moments of joy and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cherries, fresh or jarred
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, then gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently stir in the cherry soda.
- Fold in the cherries carefully.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look soft.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For substitutions, any fruit-flavored soda can work, and coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free version. Ensure to use fresh or well-drained jarred cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookie, cherry soda, dessert, baking, nostalgia