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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies – A Sweet Twist!

These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious twist on a classic, combining gooey chocolate with fruity maraschino cherries for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter or margarine/coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup White Sugar can be substituted but may affect flavor
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can be replaced with white sugar
  • 2 large Eggs can replace with flaxseed meal (1 tbsp flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water = 1 egg)
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract highly recommended for the best flavor
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour use a gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh for optimal results
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt kosher or table salt works
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips can swap for white chocolate or dark chocolate
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries drain well if using fresh cherries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with white and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually combine with wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
  8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best texture, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.

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