Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies combine buttery dough, sweet maraschino cherries, and rich semisweet chocolate chips. A classic cherry-chocolate combo for a fun, colorful twist on a beloved cookie!
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz jar maraschino cherries
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 TBSP reserved cherry juice
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats.
- Drain the jar of cherries, but make sure to reserve 3 tablespoons of the juice. Chop the cherries and set aside.
- In a large bowl cream the butter and shortening, then add both sugars and beat until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, the reserved cherry juice, and eggs. Mix again well.
- Stir in the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown slightly. Let cool, serve & enjoy!
Notes
These chocolate chip cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg