Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape the bowl occasionally.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix on medium speed until fully combined and fluffy.
- Add the salt, baking soda, and graham cracker crumbs to the bowl, and mix until just combined. Gradually incorporate the flour, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Using a ⅓ cup scoop, portion out 12 balls of dough. Optionally, roll each ball in additional graham cracker crumbs.
- Place the dough balls evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes or until they begin to crack on top. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar on low speed until combined. Add vanilla extract and mix well. For thickness, add cornstarch one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and frost each cooled cookie in a spiral pattern.
Finishing Touches
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then sprinkle this over the frosted cookies.
- Spoon cherry pie filling onto each cookie, placing 3-5 cherries per cookie.
Notes
Make sure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth mixing. Consider adding a pinch of almond extract for more flavor, or use low-fat cream cheese to make a lighter version. Always check the cookies at the lower baking time to prevent overbaking.
