Description
Soft, chewy, and bursting with maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, these cookies are a must-bake for any cookie lover! Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or white chocolate)
- 2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice (for color and flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and maraschino cherry juice.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in Cherries & Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Shape & Bake:
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For extra richness, drizzle with melted white chocolate after baking.
- Drain cherries well to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Freeze dough balls for easy make-ahead cookies—just bake straight from the freezer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
