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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delightful cookies that perfectly balance the rich flavor of semi-sweet chocolate chips with the juicy burst of maraschino cherries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick) at room temperature for creamy texture and rich flavor
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps achieve a lovely crisp edge
  • 1 large egg for moisture and binding
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for a warm, aromatic essence
  • ¼ tsp almond extract enhances the overall flavor profile
  • 1-2 drops pink food coloring for a fun, colorful touch
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour forms the base of our cookie dough
  • 1 tsp baking powder to ensure a light, fluffy result
  • ½ tsp salt balances the sweetness
Mix-Ins
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips provides distinct chocolaty goodness
  • ¾ cup maraschino cherries (drained and finely chopped) for a burst of juicy flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line your sheet trays with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and pink food coloring. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and finely chopped cherries.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto prepared trays, spaced 2-3 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-13 minutes.
  2. Allow cookies to rest on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. You can freeze the dough for later use.