Description
Sweet chocolate chip cookies get a playful twist with maraschino cherries, creating a delightful dessert that blends classic comfort with unexpected charm. Cherry-studded cookies bring pure joy to cookie lovers, promising a delectable treat that sparks smiles with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and position the rack in the center for even baking.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy and fully incorporated.
- Introduce eggs individually into the mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then gently incorporate vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually integrate into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Carefully fold chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Create uniform cookie portions by dropping rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, maintaining consistent spacing.
- Slide the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges as a doneness indicator.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop a perfect texture.
Notes
- Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making cookies soggy and affecting texture.
- Chop cherries into smaller pieces for more even distribution and balanced flavor throughout each cookie.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain a thicker, more structured cookie shape.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the rich, sweet taste of the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg