Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bright, sweet maraschino cherries combined with melty chocolate chips in a soft, buttery cookie make for a festive and delicious holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150 g) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (225 g) of softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup (150 g) of granulated sugar, and ½ cup (100 g) of brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (315 g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this will help keep the cookies soft.
- Gently fold in 1 cup (150 g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup (150 g) of chopped maraschino cherries. Make sure the cherries are well-drained and patted dry to avoid adding extra moisture to the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and golden brown. The centers should still look slightly underdone—they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Dry the cherries with paper towels to avoid excess moisture in the dough.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it feels sticky.’, ‘Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.’, ‘The edges of the cookies should be lightly golden, while the centers may look slightly underdone—they’ll set as they cool.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1.5
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