Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the rich flavor of chocolate chips with the sweet tang of maraschino cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs Let sit at room temperature before use.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped Aim for bite-sized pieces.
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Feel free to experiment with other types of chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to evenly distribute these ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and blend until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about five minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For an extra touch, serve with cold milk or vanilla ice cream. Consider adding chopped cherries on top for garnish.