Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍒🍪🍫: A Sweet, Chewy Delight

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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:

  1. 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.
  1. Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Add Cherries and Chocolate Chips:
  • Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips. The dough will be thick.
  1. 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.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes. Be careful not to overbake to maintain the pink color and avoid browning.
  1. 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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