Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies combining rich chocolate flavor with sweet maraschino cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure not to melt the butter.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Use light or dark brown sugar.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Feel free to mix chocolate types.
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped Use additional cherries for garnish if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
Combining Ingredients
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; centers may look underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For garnish, place a whole cherry on top of each cookie before baking if desired.
Notes
For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.