Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies studded with semisweet chocolate chips and juicy chopped maraschino cherries create a nostalgic treat everyone loves.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

04 - 2 large eggs

05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

07 - 1 tsp baking soda

08 - 1/2 tsp salt

09 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

10 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.

04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.

07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.

09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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The combination of sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips creates a nostalgic flavor that reminds everyone of childhood bake sales
These cookies stay incredibly soft for days thanks to the perfect balance of butter and brown sugar

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I once skipped patting the cherries dry and ended up with gooey cookies that never baked through in the centers
These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet after you remove them from the oven, so take them out when they still look slightly soft

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For extra cherry flavor, add two tablespoons of maraschino cherry syrup to the dough and reduce vanilla slightly
Use white chocolate chips instead of semisweet for a completely different flavor profile that feels extra fancy