Description
Sweet chocolate chip cookies get a playful twist with maraschino cherries nestled in rich dough. Cherry lovers will adore these delightful, fruity-chocolatey treats that deliver unexpected joy in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers and Mix-ins:
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Binding and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Set up baking environment by preheating oven to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until achieving a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the mixture, then infuse with vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then methodically integrate into the butter mixture to form a uniform dough.
- Delicately introduce chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, gently folding to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Utilize a spoon to portion out rounded dollops of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring consistent spacing.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until edges turn a golden-brown hue and centers appear set.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for several minutes to stabilize, then transfer to wire cooling racks for complete cooling and texture refinement.
Notes
- Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly on paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making cookies soggy.
- Chop cherries into small pieces for even distribution and balanced flavor in each bite.
- Consider toasting chocolate chips briefly before adding to enhance their rich, deep chocolate taste.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg