Description
Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate and juicy maraschino cherries. This easy, delightful recipe is perfect for holidays, parties, or whenever you crave a homemade sweet treat. Learn how to make the best cherry chocolate chip cookies with simple pantry staples!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the butter mixture.
- Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Thoroughly drain and pat the maraschino cherries dry to prevent wet dough.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can yield thicker, chewier cookies.
- Substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate for flavor variations.
- A simple powdered sugar and cherry juice glaze can be drizzled over cooled cookies for extra flavor.
