Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print View)

Soft, chewy cookies studded with chocolate chips and sweet maraschino cherries for a nostalgic crowd-pleasing treat.

# What You'll 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 tart cherries and rich chocolate chips creates a perfect sweet-tart balance that keeps you reaching for just one more
These cookies stay soft for days thanks to the extra moisture from the cherries, making them perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself

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Wet cherries will turn your dough into a sticky mess and make cookies spread too thin, so pat them very dry with paper towels before chopping
Overbaking is the enemy of chewy cookies, so pull them from the oven when edges are barely golden and centers still look soft

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Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking if you want thicker cookies with less spread
Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies that bake evenly and look picture perfect