Soft Baked Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Soft Baked Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful combination of sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips. The soft and chewy texture makes them irresistible!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined

Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely

Enjoy these delicious Soft Baked Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies!