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Two pink maraschino cherry chocolate chip cookies sit on a white plate, adorned with vibrant cherry pieces and surrounded by a few scattered chocolate chips.
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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

My Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are the best you’ll ever bake. We’ve tested and perfected this recipe to make sure it’s completely foolproof, delivering flawless results every single time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Maraschino Cherry Cookies
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2-3 drops pink gel food coloring
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup drained & chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer, or a medium-size mixing bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
    1 cup salted butter
  • Add sugars, and mix for 1-2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
    ½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • Add in 2-3 drops of pink gel food coloring and mix.
    2-3 drops pink gel food coloring
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
    ¾ cup drained & chopped maraschino cherries, 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are just golden brown.
  • Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Cool completely and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg