Cherry Biscuits

It makes 40 biscuits and takes 15 minutes preparation + 15 minutes cooking.

Ingredients

• 125 g (½ cup + 2 tbsp) butter
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) corn syrup (sirop de maïs)
• 170 g (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) sugar
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
• A few drops of red food coloring (optional, for a cherry tint)
• 60 g (⅓ cup) chopped glacé cherries (confites, hachées)
• 170 g (1⅓ cup + 2 tbsp approx.) all-purpose flour
• 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Remove from heat, then add the sugar and corn syrup. Stir together until well combined.
3. Add the chopped glacé cherries while the mixture is still warm, along with the vanilla extract and a few drops of red food coloring if using. Mix vigorously. Sift the flour and baking powder separately, then add them to the mixture. Stir until a smooth dough forms.
4. Form small balls (about the size of small walnuts) with the dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

These are soft, chewy cherry-flavored biscuits with bits of candied cherries inside — perfect for tea time or as a sweet treat!