Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies packed with sweet cherries and chocolate, perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup salted sweet cream butter Make sure butter is softened.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons reserved cherry juice
- 2 to 3 drops pink food color Optional, for color.
Add-ins
- 1 cup maraschino cherries Chopped.
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cherry juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, and food color.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven! Pair them with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them for longer storage.