08/19/2026
🍒💣 CHERRY BOMB COOKIES
Soft, ridiculously pretty and absolutely loaded with cherry flavor.
I made these vibrant cherry cookies with Farmer Direct Foods High-Protein Bread Flour, then took them completely over the top with a glossy cherry glaze and a maraschino cherry right on top.
That bright pink color + that glaze dripping down the sides? These were made for summer. ☀️🍒
I love finding unexpected ways to use a high-protein flour beyond traditional bread, and these little cherry bombs might be one of my favorites yet.
Save this one for the cherry lovers. 🍒
🍒 CHERRY BOMB COOKIES
Soft, fluffy cherry cookies with a tender center, sweet-tart cherry flavor and a glossy cherry glaze that drips down every side.
Makes about 10–12 cookies
Cherry Cookies
* 2 cups Farmer Direct High-Protein Bread Flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp baking soda
* ¼ tsp salt
* ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
* ¾ cup granulated sugar
* 1 large egg
* ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* ½ tsp almond extract
* ⅓ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, drained very well
* 1–2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
* Optional: a tiny amount of pink/red food coloring for that bold cherry color
Cherry Bomb Glaze
* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2–3 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
* ½ tsp vanilla or ¼ tsp almond extract
* Maraschino cherries for topping
Directions: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, Greek yogurt, vanilla, almond extract and cherry juice.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined, then gently fold in the chopped cherries. The dough should be thick, soft and scoopable. Chill for about 20–30 minutes if it’s too soft.
Scoop into tall, generous mounds and bake at 350°F for about 10–13 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look soft. Don’t overbake them. Let cool completely.
Whisk the powdered sugar with enough cherry juice to make a thick, glossy glaze. Spoon it generously over each cookie so it drips down the sides, then finish each one with a maraschino cherry. 🍒