Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies with sweet maraschino cherries and chocolate chips for a colorful twist on a classic favorite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Add-ins
09 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, patted dry and chopped
10 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cherries keep these cookies incredibly soft for days unlike standard chocolate chip that can turn hard
- They look stunning on a platter and disappear first at every gathering without fail
02 -
- Wet cherries will create weird gummy spots in your cookies so really press them between paper towels
- Chopping cherries releases more juice so chop them right before adding to minimize bleeding
03 -
- Add a quarter teaspoon of almond extract if you want that classic cherry flavor combination
- White chocolate chips create an entirely different vibe that feels more fancy and dessert like