3Mix wet and dry ingredients to form the base dough.
4Divide the dough into four equal parts.
5For the cherry dough: Add 3 tablespoons of dried cherry powder, 1/4 cup of chopped amarena cherries, and 1-2 teaspoons of flour to one part of the dough to achieve a moldable consistency.
6For the chocolate dough: Add 3 tablespoons of dark cocoa powder and 2 teaspoons of cherry juice to another part of the dough.
7For the pistachio dough: Add 3 tablespoons of chopped pistachios, 2-3 tablespoons of pistachio paste, and 2 teaspoons of flour to a third part of the dough to achieve a moldable consistency.
8Leave the fourth part of the dough plain.
9Scoop the dough and chill it overnight.
10Preheat oven to 350 F.
11Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
12Place 2-3 dough balls per tray, ensuring they have enough space to spread.
13Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 Tbsp half and half
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
2.66 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 tablespoons dried cherry powder
0.25 cup chopped amarena cherries
1 teaspoons flour
3 tablespoons dark coco powder
2 teaspoons cherry juice
3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons pistachio paste
2 teaspoons flour
Equipment
parchment papertray
Tips
Chill dough overnight to prevent excessive spreading.