Cherry Chip Cookie Recipe
Two kinds of chocolate make this maraschino cherry cookies recipe extra decadent! If you love chocolate covered cherries, you have to try this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour 15 ounces
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips I use half milk/half semi sweet
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries 25-30 cherries
Instructions
- Let the butter soften on the counter. Chop the cherries and set them on paper towels to drain. Preheat your oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, beat the soft butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes at medium speed with an electric hand mixer, until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract and beat until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, soda, and salt. Fold in the chocolate chips, then the drained chopped cherries. (I like to reserve 1/2 cup of chips for the tops of the cookies.)
- Scoop cookie dough into 1 ounce portions and roll into balls. Place on silicone lined or lightly greased cookie sheets at least 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes or until barely golden brown around the edges and set in the middle. If desired, press a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
- Let sit on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
-Make sure all of the excess juice has drained off the cherries, or your dough will be too soft. If your dough is too sticky to roll, you can try chilling the dough, or adding a couple tablespoons of flour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 174IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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