Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print)

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

# Ingredient list:

→ Wet Ingredients

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 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to 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 about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies hit that perfect balance between nostalgic chocolate chip comfort and a playful twist that makes people pause and smile
  • The juice from the cherries keeps the dough incredibly tender for days, which is saying something for a cookie recipe
02 -
  • Dry your cherries thoroughly with paper towels and even give them a gentle squeeze, because any excess moisture will create gummy spots in your finished cookies
  • The dough will look softer than regular chocolate chip cookie dough, but that's exactly what creates such chewy, tender results
03 -
  • Chop your cherries on a separate cutting board and wipe it down immediately, or the red juice will stain everything it touches
  • Let your cookie sheets cool completely between batches, or the dough will start melting before it hits the oven and you'll get thin, crispy cookies instead of chewy ones

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