Chewy Maraschino Cherry Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats
These Chewy Maraschino Cherry Cookies are the perfect blend of sweetness and chewiness, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a bit of cherry juice to the dough.
- Make sure the cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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