Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with sweet maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a colorful twist on a beloved classic.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Add-ins
09 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, patted dry and chopped
10 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cherries stay soft and sweet throughout baking creating little pockets of bright flavor
- These cookies strike that perfect balance between chewy center and slightly crisp edges
02 -
- Those cherries must be dried thoroughly or they will create little gummy pockets in your finished cookies
- Underbaking by one minute creates the most wonderfully chewy texture that keeps for days
03 -
- Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning