Description
Indulge in these delightful Cherry Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine the sweetness of maraschino cherries with rich chocolate chips and a hint of almond flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the almond (or vanilla) extract and powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the maraschino cherry juice, chopped cherries, and chocolate chips.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, flatten them slightly, and arrange them evenly on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
- For a stronger almond flavor, use almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Ensure that your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg