WebStart your mixer (or electric beater) on the lowest setting and keep it on low until the marshmallow fluff/butter and sugar are incorporated (about 30 seconds). Stop …
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How to make maraschino cherry cookies: Beat butter and powdered sugar in a stand mixer. Add in salt, almond extract, maraschino cherry juice, and food coloring (if using). Gradually add in flour, a little at a time, until well mixed. Add in chopped maraschino cherries. Remove bowl from stand mixer and fold in miniature chocolate chips.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, salt, cherry juice, almond extract, and food coloring (if using). Gradually beat in flour. Add in chopped cherries while mixer is on low speed. Remove bowl from mixer and fold in chocolate chips. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
Buttercream is a sweet frosting and the addition of the Maraschino Cherries also ups the sweetness level. One thing you can do if it seems too sweet for your palette is to add a pinch of salt to the frosting. But please note that a little salt goes a long way.
Egg yolk - just one egg yolk. Any more and your cookies will be cakey. Pure vanilla extract - to change it up add some lemon extract or almond extract instead. Blanched almond flour - almond flour has a mild flavor and a smooth texture great for low carb baking.