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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies That Will Delight Your Senses

These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful balance of soft texture and sweet flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ½ cup Butter use room temperature for easier creaming
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar provides sweetness and contributes to cookie structure
  • 1 Large Egg acts as a binder for texture and helps cookies rise
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances flavor depth—consider pure vanilla for richer taste
  • ¼ tsp Almond Extract amplifies cherry flavor; substitute with additional vanilla if necessary
  • 1-2 drops Pink Food Coloring adds a festive touch to the dough
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour forms the base for the cookie dough
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder provides leavening to help the cookies rise
  • ½ tsp Salt balances sweetness and enhances the overall flavor
For the Mix-Ins
  • ¾ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips adds a rich chocolate flavor to each bite
  • ¾ cup Maraschino Cherries drained and finely chopped; provides unique cherry flavor

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In your stand mixer, combine the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the large egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and pink food coloring to the creamed mixture. Mix on low until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and finely chopped maraschino cherries with a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2-3 inches of space between each.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. Freeze the cookie dough for later use.

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