Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies mix bright cherry flavor with chocolate chips for a deliciously soft and chewy treat.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice Drain cherries before using.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries Chop small for even mixing.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use dark, milk, or white chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the maraschino cherry juice.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Let cookies cool completely before storing. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. Remember to drain and pat dry the cherries.