Description

Delight in these Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips embedded in a classic buttery cookie dough. These cookies offer a delightful twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie with bursts of fruity flavor from the maraschino cherries, creating a chewy, soft, and flavorful treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which adds air to your dough for a tender texture. Then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition before mixing in vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they are evenly mixed. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Fold in Cherries & Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semisweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
Scoop & Bake: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place 1½ tablespoon-sized dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and centers are set.
Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and prevents sogginess.

Notes

Make sure to drain and chop maraschino cherries well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing and texture.
To enhance cherry flavor, gently pat cherries dry before folding into dough.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For a softer cookie, reduce baking time slightly.