Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
150kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour do not overmix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup maraschino cherries chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Method
How to Make Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients gradually and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped cherries, and nuts gently.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving1cookieCalories150kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein2gFat7gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol20mgSodium100mgPotassium50mgFiber1gSugar10gVitamin A300IUCalcium20mgIron0.6mg
Notes
For a less sweet cookie, consider reducing the sugar slightly. Optional: Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before serving.