Description
Sweet nostalgia meets modern baking with maraschino cherry chip cookies, delivering a delightful twist on classic comfort. Crimson cherries and creamy chips create a playful, irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Cookies Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-in Ingredients:
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal and clean-up.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture that will ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Stir in vanilla extract and maraschino cherry juice, which will infuse the dough with a delicate fruity undertone.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overworking the dough.
- Gently fold chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess moisture and prevent soggy cookie texture.
- Substitute white chocolate chips for a sweeter, more delicate flavor profile that complements the cherry’s brightness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg