Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip (Printable Version)
Soft, chewy cookies loaded with maraschino cherries and chocolate chips for a colorful spin on the classic treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Add-ins
09 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, patted dry and chopped
10 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
08 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of sweet cherries and rich chocolate creates a flavor that's somehow nostalgic yet completely new
- These cookies stay incredibly soft for days thanks to the perfect balance of butter and brown sugar
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- Drying those cherries thoroughly is the difference between perfect cookies and a disappointing soggy mess
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate better and prevent that frustrating cookie spread problem
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- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies with more pronounced flavor
- A splash of almond extract enhances the cherry flavor without making it taste artificial