Decadent Easy Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
These delicious cookies combine the sweetness of maraschino cherries with rich chocolate chips, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup butter, softened Use room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped Chop evenly to distribute throughout cookies.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with white chocolate chips for a different flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.