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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Delight

These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a vibrant twist on a classic treat, combining sweet cherries with rich chocolate chips for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour essential for the cookie structure and chewiness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder adds lift to keep your cookies fluffy
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda balances acidity and enhances browning
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter (softened) provides rich flavor and tender texture
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed) brings moisture and deep caramel flavor
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar adds delightful sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses aromatic essence into the cookies
  • 2 large eggs bind the ingredients together
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries (drained and chopped) adds color and sweet-tart flavor
  • 1 cup chocolate chips pairs beautifully with cherries

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  4. Add vanilla extract and eggs to the creamed butter mixture; mix well on low speed.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture, mixing at a low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden.
  9. Remove cookies from oven and cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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