Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe is soft, chewy, and full of flavor! Made with butter, sugar, chocolate chips, and cherries, these cookies are a fun twist on a classic. Save for later!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries chopped and patted dry
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Mix the Dough
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Add Chocolate and Cherries
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries gently.
Step 7: Scoop the Dough
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking tray, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 9: Cool
- Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.