Description
These Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate blend of nostalgic flavor and modern indulgence. With bursts of sweet maraschino cherries and melty pools of chocolate chips, each bite delivers a chewy, gooey, and colorful experience. Whether you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, a quick bake sale hit, or fun holiday cookies, this easy recipe is perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying solo with a glass of milk. Ideal for sweet snack cravings, Valentine’s Day treats, or anytime you’re craving classic cookies with a twist—this one’s a keeper!
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract (and almond extract, if using).
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients just until combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Pat cherries dry to prevent cookies from becoming too wet or spreading excessively.
Chilling the dough helps the cookies bake thicker with better structure.
Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a more bakery-style finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cherry cookies, chocolate chip, easy dessert, baking, holiday cookies