Description
These Heavenly Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the sweet tartness of maraschino cherries with the richness of chocolate, resulting in a delightful cookie that evokes warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
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2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
¾ cup Packed light brown sugar
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Alcohol-free vanilla extract
10 ounces Maraschino cherries, well-drained and roughly chopped
1 ½ cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your cherries by draining them well and roughly chopping
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft
- Cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Make sure to drain and pat the cherries dry to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
For chewier cookies, consider chilling the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10-11 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg