Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Maraschino Cherries
Indulge in soft, chewy cookies filled with melting chocolate chips and sweet-tart maraschino cherries—a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use two sticks of butter.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Adds caramel-like richness.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For flavor.
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips Adjust to your liking.
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped Don't skip this for a fun flavor!
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and light.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Using a rounded tablespoon, scoop out dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each dough ball.
Baking
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden, then let them cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to avoid spreading. You can replace maraschino cherries with dried cranberries for a variation. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.