Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
A delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, these are studded with maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips, creating a perfect blend of chewy sweetness and decadent chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- - 1/2 cup brown sugar
- - 1 large egg
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 tsp baking soda
- - 1/4 tsp salt
- - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pat the maraschino cherries dry with a paper towel before chopping to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- For a festive look, sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.