Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
The Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie offers an original version of the traditional baked good. This delightful recipe comes with endless adaptability features.
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoons Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- Salted butter, softened 1 ½ sticks (12 tablespoons)
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Maraschino cherries (patted dry and chopped)
- Flaked salt for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Dry Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat until everything is well combined and smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape the Dough
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls, about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons each.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Bake and Cool
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle them with a pinch of flaked salt for a sweet-and-salty finish.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.