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Heavenly Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Decadent Heavenly Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in Heavenly Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful twist on a classic treat with vibrant flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1¼ cups light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp almond extract
  • ¼ tsp pink gel food coloring
Add-ins
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries drained & finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheets
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped maraschino cherries, and food coloring.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by substituting dark chocolate chips or adding nuts for extra crunch.

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