Cherry Chocolate Chewy Cookies Recipe
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Chewy cookies blend sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips for a delightful treat any time.
- Author: Paula
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Large eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Salt
Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup, drained and chopped
Semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this mixture into the butter mixture.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet treat at home.
- Make sure to drain the cherries well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg