These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive and flavorful treat. With bursts of sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips, all in a soft, pink-tinted cookie, they are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients:
- ½ stick unsalted butter, softened (1/4 cup)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp almond extract
- Small amount of pink gel food coloring
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180 grams, properly measured)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup drained & finely chopped maraschino cherries (plus extra for garnish)
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions:
- Measure the Flour Accurately:
- Properly measure the flour by aerating it with a whisk or spoon. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup without tapping, and level it off with the back of a butter knife.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 1 minute until well combined.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat again until smooth.
- Mix in a small amount of pink gel food coloring for a festive pink hue.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing by hand with a spatula until just combined.
- Add Cherries and Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips. The dough will be thick.
- Form Cookies:
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Press additional chopped cherries and chocolate chips into the tops for garnish.
- Bake:
- Bake for 14-16 minutes. Be careful not to overbake to maintain the pink color and avoid browning.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy these cookies warm or at room temperature. They make a delightful addition to any cookie platter, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 20
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the sweet, fruity burst of cherries. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet everyday indulgence! 🍒🍫
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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍒🍪🍫: A Sweet, Chewy Delight
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive and flavorful treat. With bursts of sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips, all in a soft, pink-tinted cookie, they are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
- ½ stick unsalted butter, softened (1/4 cup)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp almond extract
- Small amount of pink gel food coloring
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180 grams, properly measured)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup drained & finely chopped maraschino cherries (plus extra for garnish)
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Measure the Flour Accurately:
- Properly measure the flour by aerating it with a whisk or spoon. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup without tapping, and level it off with the back of a butter knife.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 1 minute until well combined.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat again until smooth.
- Mix in a small amount of pink gel food coloring for a festive pink hue.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing by hand with a spatula until just combined.
- Add Cherries and Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips. The dough will be thick.
- Form Cookies:
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Press additional chopped cherries and chocolate chips into the tops for garnish.
- Bake:
- Bake for 14-16 minutes. Be careful not to overbake to maintain the pink color and avoid browning.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy these cookies warm or at room temperature. They make a delightful addition to any cookie platter, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 20
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the sweet, fruity burst of cherries. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet everyday indulgence! 🍒🍫