Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies studded with chocolate chips and juicy maraschino cherries for a nostalgic 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 vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream the 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.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The chewy cherries create these little bursts of sweet tartness that make every bite different
- People cant quite place whats special until they hit a cherry piece, then their eyes light up
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- Cherries must be patted completely dry with multiple paper towels or theyll make your cookies spread into thin puddles
- The cookie centers will look underdone when you pull them out—they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
03 -
- Save that cherry juice from the jar and add a tablespoon to the dough for extra cherry flavor
- Chop cherries on a paper towel to soak up excess liquid as you work