Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Soft, chewy cookies studded with chocolate chips and sweet maraschino cherries for a nostalgic treat everyone loves.
# 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 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The perfect balance of rich chocolate and sweet tart cherries that keeps everyone guessing
- Soft and chewy centers with crispy edges, just like a bakery cookie at home
02 -
- Cherry moisture is the enemy here, take extra time to pat those cherries completely dry with paper towels
- Overbaking is easy with these cookies, pull them when edges are set and centers look slightly soft
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies that spread less
- Swap the maraschino cherry syrup for some of the vanilla extract for extra cherry flavor