Description
Delight in these Cherry Chocolate Cookies Treats that perfectly combine sweet maraschino cherries with rich semisweet chocolate chips baked into a soft, chewy cookie. These cookies are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a special homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates the perfect base for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which keeps cookies tender.
- Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semisweet chocolate chips to evenly disperse the flavors throughout the dough without smashing the cherries.
- Portion Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for several minutes to set, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before serving to maintain texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix once flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Chopping cherries finely helps distribute flavor without large chunks disturbing texture.
- Cookies will firm up as they cool; slightly underbake if you want a chewier texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
