Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
A soft and chewy twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, with vibrant maraschino cherries and rich chocolate.
Ingredients
- - 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- - 1 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 cup brown sugar packed
- - 2 large eggs
- - 2 tsp vanilla extract
- - 3 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 tsp baking soda
- - ½ tsp salt
- - 1 cup maraschino cherries chopped and patted dry
- - 1½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Dry cherries thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- For thicker cookies, chill dough for 20 minutes before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.