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Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies You’ll Crave Daily

Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies You'll Crave Daily

Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies bring a joyous twist to the classic chocolate chip, perfectly quick to make and customizable for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free blend optional
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 1 drop pink gel food coloring optional
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries drained and finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until just combined.
  5. Add the pink gel food coloring if desired and mix until evenly distributed.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips with a spatula.
  8. Scoop the dough into golf ball-sized portions and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes until set and lightly golden around the edges.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for enhanced flavor and manageability, and ensure to choose high-quality maraschino cherries for the best results.

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