Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat to help reduce cookie spread.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix until thoroughly combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Sprinkle over the wet ingredients, and mix to combine.
- Place the chopped cherries and whole cherries on a paper towel to lightly dry them. Cut the 6 whole cherries in half to make 12 halves.
- Add the chopped cherries to the cookie dough and lightly stir them in. Stir in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Drop large scoops of dough (2 tablespoons each) onto a cookie sheet, evenly spaced. Press each dough ball down slightly with your palm. Then, place a cherry half on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, until the edges of the cookie begin to set and the middles aren't wet. Let cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are cool, combine the powdered sugar with the maraschino juice from the jar. Drizzle the pink glaze over the cookies.
Notes
For a more intense cherry flavor, add a splash more of cherry juice to the cookie dough. These cookies are delightful with a cold glass of milk.
