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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and sweet cookies are loaded with maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1¼ cups light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 1 small amount pink gel food coloring to give a light pink tint
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
Add-ins
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, well-drained and finely chopped
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and gel food coloring. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Scoop dough into golf-ball-sized balls. Press extra cherries and chips on top for a bakery-style look.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Let cool for 15 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. You can dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate on top for a decorative touch. For softer cookies, add a slice of bread to the storage container.