Description
Delight in these soft and chewy Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, where sweet maraschino cherries and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips come together in a buttery cookie base. Perfectly balanced with a hint of cherry juice for extra flavor, these cookies bake to golden perfection, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix together until creamy and smooth using an electric mixer.
- Add Egg and Flavors: Crack in the egg, then add vanilla extract and maraschino cherry juice. Blend all together with the mixer until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda.
- Add Dry to Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low with the electric mixer until a sticky dough forms and all flour is incorporated.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips and Cherries: Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the chopped maraschino cherries into the dough. Gently fold them in using a spatula or spoon to distribute evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Scoop Dough: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball to allow cookies to spread.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.
- Cool on Sheet: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. This helps them set properly.
- Transfer to Cooling Surface: After 5 minutes, move the cookies onto fresh parchment paper on the counter to finish cooling completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve the cookies fresh and enjoy their delightful cherry and chocolate flavors!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- Using fresh maraschino cherry juice adds a subtle cherry flavor; avoid using artificial substitutes.
- For bigger cookies, increase baking time slightly and space dough balls further apart.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can prevent excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
