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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.

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! 🍒🍫

  • Author: niold.com