Description
These soft and chewy Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are bursting with sweet cherry flavor and rich chocolate chips. The perfect treat for holidays, special occasions, or whenever you crave something unique and delicious. The dough is infused with cherry juice for a beautiful pink hue, making these cookies as pretty as they are tasty!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cherry juice. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes