Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies
These Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with a sweet cherry pie center that melts into every bite. Finished with a smooth vanilla glaze and festive sprinkles, they look bakery-style while being simple enough to make at home. They are perfect for holiday desserts, Valentine’s Day treats, easy dessert ideas, party cookies, sweet snack recipes, and fun baking projects for families. The combination of tender sugar cookie dough, gooey cherry filling, and glossy glaze creates a dessert that feels both nostalgic and impressive. Whether you need quick dessert ideas, easy baking recipes, or crowd-pleasing cookie recipes, these stuffed cherry pie cookies always stand out on the dessert table.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Pink and red sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
- 5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- 6. Scoop portions of dough and flatten each slightly.
- 7. Add a small spoonful of cherry pie filling into the center of the dough.
- 8. Cover with another piece of dough and pinch the edges closed to seal the filling inside.
- 9. Arrange the stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
- 10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 11. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- 12. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk to create a smooth glaze.
- 13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and immediately top with sprinkles.
- 14. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
Do not overfill the cookies or the cherry filling may leak during baking.
Chilling the dough for 20 minutes helps keep the cookies thick and easier to seal.
Allow the cookies to cool completely before glazing so the icing sets properly instead of melting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g
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