maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. With the sweet tang of maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 32-35 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the butter mixture.
- Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Maraschino Cherry, Chocolate Chip, Cookies, Dessert, Baking
