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Chewy Cherry Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Emily

Cherry Chocolate Chewy Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies packed with sweet maraschino cherries and semisweet chocolate chips. A colorful and delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheets
  • wire racks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into butter mixture.
  5. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Notes

For best results, pat cherries dry with a paper towel before chopping to reduce excess moisture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.