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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A delightful treat that perfectly balances the tartness of cherries with the richness of chocolate, making for a soft, chewy cookie filled with cherry sweetness and melted chocolate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature) Ensure butter is softened for better mixing.
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature) Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice from a jar
  • Pink gel food coloring Optional, for fun color.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups all-purpose flour Adjust for dough consistency.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Can be substituted with white or dark chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and incorporate the cherry juice and pink gel food coloring until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough is slightly sticky but manageable. Add more flour if necessary.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula.
  8. Using a cookie scoop, form balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops look opaque and the edges are just golden brown.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 60mgSugar: 8g

Notes

For best flavors, let the dough rest for about 30 minutes before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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