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Classic Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies for Sweet Moments

Delight in Classic Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining rich chocolate and cherries for a nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For a gluten-free version, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Both light or dark brown sugar work beautifully.
  • 1 cup Butter Swap for coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Feel free to use semi-sweet or milk chocolate for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries Fresh cherries can be substituted, pat them dry.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan alternative, use flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a lovely twist.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Measure and prepare all ingredients. Drain cherries, pat dry, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until pale and creamy (3-4 minutes).
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate egg and vanilla into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt until blended.
  5. Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low until combined.
  6. Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips and cherries without crushing.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients ensures a smoother batter. Don't overmix the dough. Chill for thicker cookies. Use quality chocolate chips for better flavor. Store in an airtight container.

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