Description
Soft and colorful cookies packed with sweet maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips, offering a perfect balance of fruity brightness and classic chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract if using.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Pat cherries dry to avoid excess moisture in dough.
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft.
- Add a teaspoon of cherry juice for stronger flavor, but avoid excess liquid.
- Store with a piece of bread to keep cookies soft longer.
- Can substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour blend if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
