Description
Add a festive twist to your classic chocolate chip cookie with these Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft, chewy, and filled with cherries!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. - Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. - Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. - Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips:
Carefully fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution. - Portion and Bake:
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. - Cool and Enjoy:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Dry the Cherries: Patting the maraschino cherries dry is important to prevent extra moisture in the dough, which could lead to overly soft cookies.
- Softened Butter: Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature, not melted, for the best texture. This helps the butter cream properly with the sugars, creating a fluffier dough.
- Avoid Overmixing: Once the dry ingredients are added, mix just until combined to prevent the cookies from becoming dense.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 12 Minutes