Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

 

Here's a delicious Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe! These cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with sweet cherries and chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional, but enhances cherry flavor)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Cherries: Drain the maraschino cherries well, pat them dry with paper towels, and chop them into small pieces. Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix well.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
6. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be slightly soft.
8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• Dry the cherries well before adding them to the dough to avoid excess moisture.
• Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter, more striking contrast with the cherries.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Enjoy your Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies! Let me know if you need any modifications.