Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful mix of rich chocolate, sweet maraschino cherries, and a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring a fruity twist to the classic chocolate chip cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup maraschino cherries chopped and patted dry
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients – Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar – Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs & vanilla – Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine mixtures – Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in extras – Stir in chocolate chips and cherries (plus walnuts if using).
- Scoop & bake – Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool & enjoy – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.