Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Delight 🍒🍫✨
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips in these soft, chewy cookies—perfect for holidays, celebrations, or any cozy moment!
Yields: ~24–30 cookies
Bake: 10–12 minutes at 350°F / 175°C
Ingredients
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep the oven and baking sheet
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them to prevent sticking.
- Mix the wet ingredients
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth (~2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft.
- Fold in cherries and chocolate chips
- Gently fold in the maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution without breaking the cherries too much.
- Tip: Pat the cherries dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture—this prevents soggy cookies.
- Shape and bake
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing ~2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Success
Chewy texture: Do not overbake; cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Cherry prep: Remove excess liquid from cherries to avoid spreading the dough too much.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with a glass of cold milk for a classic treat.
Serve with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert sandwich.
Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips or cherry pieces on top for a festive presentation.
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced between sweet cherries and rich chocolate—a cookie that’s sure to impress!