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Heavenly Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heavenly Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Heavenly Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, flavorful treats combining the sweet tang of maraschino cherries with rich chocolate chips. These cookies offer a perfect balance of fruity brightness and classic chocolate goodness, ideal for special occasions or comforting homemade snacks.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Chop the maraschino cherries into small pieces and set aside. Gather all other ingredients and allow butter to soften for easy mixing.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This develops the cookie’s tender and chewy texture.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring a smooth, uniform batter that binds the dough.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
  6. Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for consistent flavor in every bite.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy fresh or store for later indulgence.

Notes

  • Chill your dough: Refrigerate cookie dough for 30 minutes to an hour before baking to prevent spreading and enhance flavors.
  • Don’t overmix: Mix just until ingredients combine to keep cookies tender and avoid toughness.
  • Choose quality cherries: Opt for bright red, firm maraschino cherries for the best texture and flavor burst.
  • Use room temperature butter: Softened butter cream mixes smoothly, resulting in better cookie texture.
  • Adjust baking time by oven: Start checking at 10 minutes as ovens vary; you want soft centers with lightly golden edges.

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