Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Delight combines the sweetness of maraschino cherries with the richness of semisweet chocolate chips to create a cookie that is soft, chewy, and full of flavor. The butter and sugars are creamed together until light and fluffy, providing a perfect base for the other ingredients. After adding in the eggs, vanilla, and the carefully blended dry ingredients, the chopped cherries and chocolate chips are gently folded into the dough. The cookies are then baked to perfection, with golden edges and a tender center. These cookies are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a glass of milk for a sweet treat at home. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Prep Time 15 Minutes Cook Time 11 Minutes Total Time 26 Minutes
Ingredients
Unsalted butter: 1 cup, softened.
Granulated sugar: 1 cup.
Brown sugar: 1 cup, packed.
Large eggs: 2.
Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons.
All-purpose flour: 3 cups.
Baking soda: 1 teaspoon.
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
Maraschino cherries: 1 cup, drained and chopped.
Semisweet chocolate chips: 1 cup.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this mixture into the butter mixture.
Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet treat at home.
Make sure to drain the cherries well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 6 g
Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
Protein: 1.5 g
