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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, sweet, and bursting with vibrant maraschino cherries paired with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies offer a luscious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, perfect for cozy afternoons, festive occasions, or impressing guests with their colorful appearance and delightful flavor combination.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Drain the maraschino cherries well and chop them into small pieces to prevent large, sticky clumps in the cookies. Soften the unsalted butter at room temperature for easy mixing.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream together the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates the foundation for a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract to enhance the rich flavors of the dough.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  5. Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly while keeping the mixture light and airy.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking tray, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps prevent breakage and sets the chewy texture.

Notes

  • Chop cherries finely to prevent large chunks that create uneven baking.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and even baking.
  • Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender and reduce gluten development.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if possible to improve flavor and reduce spreading.
  • Watch baking time carefully; remove cookies as edges turn golden for soft centers.

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