Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies combining chocolate chips with sweet maraschino cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free blend, results may vary.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Dark chocolate can be used for richer flavor.
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped For a stronger cherry flavor, add more chopped cherries.
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, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. These cookies are great for dipping in milk or serving with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g
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