Description
Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies combine juicy cherries with rich chocolate for a colorful and delicious twist on the classic cookie.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped, and patted dry
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Extra chocolate chips and cherry pieces for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold In Cherries and Chocolate: Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Chill (Optional): For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Scoop 1½-tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Dry the cherries well: Excess juice can cause the cookies to spread too much.
- Chill the dough: This helps the cookies bake thicker and chewier.
- Add extra toppings: Press a few chocolate chips or cherry bits on top before baking for that bakery-style look.
- Use parchment paper: It prevents sticking and ensures even baking.
- Don’t overbake: The cookies should look slightly soft in the center—they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes