Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips in these delightful cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies offer a chewy texture with a burst of fruity flavor and a decadent chocolatey touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 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 maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cherries: After chopping the maraschino cherries, pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and prevent the cookies from becoming too soft.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg