Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, chewy bites packed with cherries and chocolate chips. #chocolatechip #cherry #cookies #baking #sweettreat
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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2 tablespoons reserved maraschino cherry juice
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2 to 3 drops pink food coloring
→ Additional Ingredients
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1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda until evenly blended.
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, reserved cherry juice, and pink food coloring until fully incorporated.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
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Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semisweet chocolate chips with a spatula.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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For deeper chocolate flavor, substitute dark chocolate chips. Ensure maraschino cherries are well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the dough.