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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delightful cookies combining sweet maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour Aerate the flour before measuring for accuracy.
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp cornstarch Adds softness to the cookies.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking soda Leavening agent for rising.
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp salt Enhances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter (room temperature) Best if at room temperature.
  • 1 1/4 cups 1¼ cups (267g) light brown sugar Adds a caramel-like flavor.
  • 1/4 cup ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar Balances the sweetness.
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract Aromatic essence.
  • 1/8 tsp 1/8 tsp almond extract Complements the cherry flavor.
  • 1 small amount Small amount of pink gel food coloring For visual appeal.
Additions
  • 1 cup 1 cup drained & finely chopped maraschino cherries Adds flavor and color.
  • 2 cups 2 cups (12 oz bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips Plus extra for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and finely chop the maraschino cherries, set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess juice.
  2. Preheat oven to 350º F and line a baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper.
Dry Ingredients Mixing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Wet Ingredients Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Add in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing for another 30 seconds.
  3. Mix in a small amount of pink gel food coloring.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients on low speed.
  2. Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips using a spatula or hands.
Shaping Cookies
  1. Using a cookie scoop, form golf ball-sized dough balls and roll them smooth.
  2. Press extra chocolate chips and chopped cherries onto each dough ball.
  3. Space out eight cookies on the baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for approximately 10-13 minutes, monitoring to prevent overbaking.
  2. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For chewy cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.