Description
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich chocolate and fruity cherry flavor. They offer a delightful twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Blot chopped maraschino cherries well with paper towels to remove excess moisture. If the dough is too wet, add an extra tablespoon of flour.
- For a firmer dough, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking, especially in warm kitchens.
- You can use white chocolate chips for a sweeter variation or dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Store these Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be frozen baked or as dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg