Description
Delicious cookies loaded with maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (can be reduced for less sweetness)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (avoid overmixing)
- 1 cup Chopped Maraschino Cherries (opt for a quality brand)
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (optional, consider using dark chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (use pure extract for best flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips if using.
- Form balls of dough and place them onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra festive touch.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Consider using high-quality maraschino cherries for best results.
- Dark chocolate can be used for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg