Soft, buttery, and filled with a bright cherry center, these Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies bring the charm of a bakery treat right into your kitchen. Each bite has that lovely contrast of tender cookie dough, jammy fruit filling, sweet glaze, and a festive sprinkle finish that makes them feel extra special.

They taste like a cross between a sugar cookie and a tiny handheld cherry pie, which is exactly why I keep coming back to them. They are simple enough for a casual baking day but pretty enough for parties, holiday trays, Valentine desserts, or any moment when you want something sweet and cheerful.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies

These cookies have so much going for them. The dough bakes up soft and rich, the cherry filling adds a juicy surprise in the middle, and the glaze gives them that polished homemade bakery look. I also love that they feel impressive without asking for complicated techniques.

They are easy to shape, easy to decorate, and easy to customize with different sprinkle colors depending on the occasion. If you enjoy fruit-filled desserts, soft cookies, or anything with a pie-inspired twist, this one is hard to resist.

What Kind of Cherry Filling Should I Use for Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies?

A thick cherry pie filling works best here because it stays tucked inside the cookie more easily than a runny jam or preserve. If the filling is packed with large cherries, you can chop them into smaller pieces so the cookies are easier to stuff and seal.

You want a filling that brings bold cherry flavor without making the dough too wet. That balance helps the cookies hold their shape while still giving you that gooey center when you break one open.

Ingredients for the Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies

Every ingredient in this cookie plays an important role in creating the right texture and flavor.

Butter gives the cookies richness and helps create that soft, tender crumb.

Granulated sugar sweetens the dough and helps the edges bake up lightly golden.

Egg brings the dough together and adds structure so the cookies hold their stuffed shape.

Vanilla extract adds a warm bakery-style flavor that pairs beautifully with the cherries.

All-purpose flour forms the base of the dough and gives the cookies body.

Baking powder gives the cookies a gentle lift so they stay soft instead of dense.

Salt balances the sweetness and keeps the cookie flavor from tasting flat.

Cherry pie filling is the star of the recipe, adding a juicy, fruity center that makes these cookies feel like mini cherry pies.

Powdered sugar is used for the glaze and creates that smooth, sweet finish on top.

Milk loosens the powdered sugar into a drizzleable glaze.

Pink and red sprinkles add color, crunch, and a playful look that makes these cookies especially pretty for celebrations.

How To Make the Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies

This method is straightforward and fun, and the final result looks much fancier than the effort it takes.

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar

Beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture looks light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft cookie texture and gives the dough a smooth start.

Step 2: Add the Egg and Vanilla

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. The dough should look creamy and well blended before you move on.

Step 3: Stir in the Dry Ingredients

Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix just until a soft dough forms. Try not to overmix here, since that can make the cookies less tender.

Step 4: Fill and Shape the Cookies

Scoop portions of dough and flatten each one slightly in your hand. Add a small spoonful of cherry pie filling to the center, then top with a little more dough and gently seal the edges so the filling stays tucked inside.

Step 5: Bake Until Lightly Golden

Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake until they are set and lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the pan briefly, then transfer them to a rack so they finish cooling completely.

Step 6: Glaze and Decorate

Whisk the powdered sugar with milk until smooth, then spoon or drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Finish with pink and red sprinkles while the glaze is still wet so they stick beautifully.

Serving and Storing Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies

This recipe makes about 12 large cookies, which is usually enough to serve 6 to 12 people depending on whether you are offering one or two per person. They are lovely on a dessert tray, with coffee in the afternoon, or packed into a cookie box for gifting.

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate them for up to 5 days if your kitchen runs warm. Because of the fruit filling and glaze, I like placing parchment between layers to keep them from sticking together.

What to Serve With Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies?

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

The cold creamy texture is a perfect match for the sweet cherry center and soft cookie base.

Hot Coffee

A strong cup of coffee balances the sweetness of the glaze and makes these cookies feel like a cozy cafe treat.

Black Tea with Honey

Tea adds a gentle warmth that pairs nicely with the fruit filling without overpowering it.

Whipped Cream and Fresh Cherries

This turns the cookies into an even prettier plated dessert for gatherings or brunch.

Strawberry Milk or Cherry Soda

For a playful serving idea, pair them with a pink drink that matches their festive look.

Want More Dessert Ideas?

If these Easy Glazed Stuffed Cherry Pie Cookies are your kind of bake, you might also love a few more sweet favorites from Nora Nosh:

Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake for a richer cherry dessert with creamy chocolate layers.
Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie if you want another fruit-and-chocolate combination with an indulgent finish.
Cherry Dr Pepper Cake for a fun retro-inspired cherry treat with bold flavor.
Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcake when you are in the mood for a colorful bakery-style dessert.

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