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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Discover the delightful Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, a sweet twist on the classic favorite that’s quick and easy to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: easy cookies
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the maraschino cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies store well and can be kept at room temperature for up to a week in an airtight container.

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