Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients :

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

Instructions : 

1. Preheat the Oven:

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
   Cream Butter and Sugars:

    

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   Add Eggs and Vanilla:

    

3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
   Combine Dry Ingredients:

    

4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the butter mixture.
   Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips:

    

5. Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
   Form Cookies:

    

6. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
   Bake:

    

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
   Cool:

    

8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely