Description
Delight in the nostalgic flavors of Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a soft, chewy center with rich chocolate and vibrant cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and maraschino cherry juice, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, maraschino cherry, chocolate chip, dessert, baking