Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Chewy vanilla cookies with chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips for a colorful, sweet dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Add-ins

09 - 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, patted dry and chopped
10 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chewy texture meets crisp edges in perfect harmony
  • Maraschino cherries add bursts of sweet surprise in every bite
  • These cookies travel beautifully and stay fresh for days
02 -
  • Overdrying cherries with paper towels is the secret to avoiding soggy spots
  • Chilling dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
  • These cookies taste even better the next day as flavors meld together
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure flour for consistent results every time
  • Rotate baking sheets halfway through for even browning

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