Description
These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are the kind of easy recipe that instantly feels worth baking. Each bite is soft, buttery, and packed with melty chocolate chips plus sweet cherry pieces that make these cookies stand out from the usual batch. They are perfect for dessert platters, holiday baking, quick snack cravings, and fun food ideas when you want a homemade treat that looks festive and tastes amazing. Whether you are searching for an easy recipe, simple dessert, sweet snack, baking inspiration, or cherry cookie recipe, this one brings together classic comfort and cheerful flavor in the best way.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries gently so they are evenly distributed.
7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Pat the cherries very dry before adding them to the dough, or the extra moisture can make the cookies spread too much and bake unevenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg