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Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies You’ll Crave Daily

Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies You’ll Want Daily

These Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Cookies combine chocolate and cherries for a delightful treat you'll crave daily.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 1 drop pink gel food coloring optional
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup maraschino cherries finely chopped and drained

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the pink gel food coloring if using.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
  10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavors. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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