Description
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies studded with sweet maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chunks.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice (from the jar)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and maraschino cherry juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a more intense cherry flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract along with the vanilla.