Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies combine sweet, tangy maraschino cherries with melty chocolate chips for a unique twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150g) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup (225g) of softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar and ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently stir in 1 cup (150g) of chopped maraschino cherries and 1 cup (175g) of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers will look slightly underdone, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the dough to avoid dense cookies.’, ‘Pat maraschino cherries dry with a paper towel to reduce excess moisture.’, ‘Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it feels too sticky.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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