Irresistible Classic Maraschino Cherry Choco Chip Cookies Recipe
These Irresistible Classic Maraschino Cherry Choco Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of buttery chocolate chip cookies with the sweet, tangy twist of chopped maraschino cherries. Perfectly soft in the center with lightly golden edges, these cookies make an unforgettable dessert or snack that’s easy to prepare and sure to delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 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 the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This step helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate the eggs and maintain a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough for balanced bursts of flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly and prevents breaking.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- For a stronger cherry flavor, you can lightly drain the maraschino cherries but retain some syrup for moisture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by a minute and let them finish setting while cooling.
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