Chocolate Chip and Maraschino Cherry Cookies
These cookies combine classic chocolate chips with a playful twist from maraschino cherries, making them perfect for quick snacks and lunchboxes.
Ingredients
Cookies Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips you can never have too much chocolate!
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries drain and pat dry
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
Baking
- Fold in the chocolate chips and the maraschino cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space for them to spread.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Dry the cherries to prevent extra moisture in the cookies. You can substitute chocolate chips with your favorite mix-ins. The cookie dough can be frozen for later baking.