Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies combining the rich flavor of chocolate and sweet maraschino cherries, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for better mixing.
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs Add one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds a cozy aroma.
- 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- 1 cup Maraschino cherries, chopped High-quality brand recommended for best flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Using a heaping tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, ensuring enough space between them.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be served with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of hot chocolate. For freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 130mgSugar: 10g
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