Irresistible Classic Maraschino Cherry Choco Chip Cookies Recipe
Delight in these irresistible classic Maraschino Cherry Choco Chip Cookies, combining rich chocolate chips and sweet, vibrant maraschino cherries in a soft, buttery cookie base. Perfectly baked to golden edges with tender centers, these cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional chocolate chip favorites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 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 creates a light batter for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully, ensuring the dough is smooth and well mixed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Cherries: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries, distributing them evenly without deflating the dough.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft, signaling perfectly baked cookies.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set without breaking.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can enhance flavor and prevent excess spreading.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer flavor and better melt quality.
- Ensure maraschino cherries are well-drained and patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake by removing them when centers look just set.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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