Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Delight Recipe
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich, creamy sweetness of maraschino cherries with classic semisweet chocolate chips for a delightful twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies. Soft on the inside with slightly crisp edges, these cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chopped maraschino cherries and semisweet chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Using rounded tablespoons, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure maraschino cherries are well drained to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by 1-2 minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can enhance flavor and texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to avoid greasing the baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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