If you’re a fan of the classic combination of chocolate and cherry, these Soft and Chewy Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must-try. Bursting with flavor in every bite, these homemade cookies feature real maraschino cherries, cherry juice, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat for chocolate-covered cherry enthusiasts.
Reasons To Try These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Decadent, made-from-scratch cookie recipe.
- Utilizes real maraschino cherries and cherry juice for optimal flavor.
- Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a mid-week dessert.
- Freezer-friendly, allowing you to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice (from the jar)
- Pink gel food coloring
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the cherry juice and pink gel coloring, mixing until distributed. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of the flour mixture to the large bowl and mix on low speed until well combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. Add up to an additional 1/2 cup of flour if needed.
- Use a spoon or spatula to stir in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are opaque and the edges begin to turn golden brown.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Soft and Chewy Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies as a delightful addition to your cookie repertoire, perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any sweet occasion.