Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies studded with sweet maraschino cherries and chocolate chips for a colorful spin on a beloved classic.
# 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 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins
09 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, patted dry and chopped
10 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together 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.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cherries stay soft and burst with sweetness in every bite
- These cookies look gorgeous on a plate with those ruby red specks
- Something about that cherry vanilla combo makes people keep reaching for more
02 -
- Dry those cherries thoroughly or they will make raw streaks in your baked cookies
- Overbaking these makes the cherries tough and the cookies too crisp
- The dough firms up in the fridge if you want to bake them fresh the next morning
03 -
- Freeze scooped dough balls on a tray then transfer to a bag for fresh baked cookies anytime
- A splash of almond extract alongside the vanilla deepens that cherry flavor beautifully