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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

150kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total 1 hour 12 minutes
Indulge in Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful treat packed with rich chocolate and sweet cherries.
Servings 24 cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Add-Ins
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method

How to Make Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, mixing just until combined.
  5. Fold in the maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  8. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving1cookieCalories150kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein2gFat7gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol25mgSodium100mgPotassium60mgFiber1gSugar10gVitamin A200IUCalcium20mgIron0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for added sweetness.

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