Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

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:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
4. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the cherry juice and pink gel coloring, mixing until distributed. Set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
6. 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.
7. Use a spoon or spatula to stir in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
8. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are opaque and the edges begin to turn golden brown.
10. 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.