Description
Delight in the soft and chewy texture of Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring juicy maraschino cherries and rich semi-sweet chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming. Don’t overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg