Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious cookies bursting with sweet maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs At room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped Drained and rinsed.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months.