Maraschino Cherry Choco Chip Cookies: Irresistible Homemade Treats
These Irresistible Classic Maraschino Cherry Choco Chip Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips, making them the perfect homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to substitute dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maraschino Cherry, Choco Chip Cookies, Homemade Treats, Baking, Desserts