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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious cookies packed with maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips, these Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies bring a twist of nostalgia to your home baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar For sweetness
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Standard flour for structure
  • 1/2 cup corn starch For softer texture
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries Drained if using from a jar
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate as preferred

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners sugar until smooth and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Gradually add the flour and corn starch, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped cherries and mini chocolate chips until well-distributed.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a non-stick baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
  6. Use a fork to gently flatten each dough ball to achieve the classic cookie shape.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 7 to 9 minutes, or until the tops look dry and not shiny.
  8. Remove from the oven and transfer the warm cookies onto parchment paper to cool completely.

Notes

Best served warm with chocolate still melty. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For added flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract or nuts.