Irresistible Classic Maraschino Cherry Choco Chip Cookies Recipe
These irresistible classic Maraschino Cherry Choco Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate chips with the sweet, tangy bite of maraschino cherries, baked to golden perfection for a delightful dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Maraschino Cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid over mixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Cherries: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough for balanced flavor and texture.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Spacing cookies on the baking sheet is important to prevent them from merging.
- Maraschino cherries add moisture; ensure they are well-drained and chopped finely to distribute evenly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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