“Decadently Chewy Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained well and patted dry

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and drained maraschino cherries.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
9. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook/Chill Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24