What if I told you that you could elevate your classic chocolate chip cookie recipe with a touch of fruity charm? That’s where these Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies come in!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
Optional Garnish:
Additional chocolate chips
Whole maraschino cherries
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
Step 3: Shape and Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top of each dough ball for a bakery-style look.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 4: Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
