Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fun twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, combining the sweet, tangy flavor of maraschino cherries with the rich, melty chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to holiday baking. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves creative and tasty treats!
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 10-12min
- Total Time: 20-25min
- Yield: 24cookies
- Category: Dessert,Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, blending until just combined.
- Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Add Nuts: For an extra crunch, try adding ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
- Use White Chocolate: Swap the semisweet chocolate chips for white chocolate chips to complement the cherries’ sweetness.
- Cherry Pie Filling: For a more intense cherry flavor, replace the maraschino cherries with drained cherry pie filling.
