Description
These cookies combine the delightful flavors of chocolate and cherries for a treat that will brighten any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp almond extract
- pink gel food coloring (to taste)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mix; blend well.
- Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring until you reach your desired color.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use whole wheat flour for a healthier option. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, maraschino cherries, chocolate chip, dessert, baking