Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies for Pure Bliss
Indulge in these Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies that blend nostalgia and sweetness, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best taste
- 2 large eggs
For the Add-ins
- 1 cup maraschino cherries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each mound.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For thicker cookies, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Measure flour accurately to avoid dense cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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