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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft cookies studded with chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries, stacked on a plate with a glossy red cherry on top.
Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies – sweet, soft, and studded with chocolatey cherry goodness in every bite.

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, Buttery, and Loaded with Juicy Cherries and Gooey Chocolate—These Cookies Are Pure Joy in Every Bite

Think chocolate chip cookies can’t get any better? Think again. These chewy delights are studded with chopped maraschino cherries and pools of melty chocolate chips for a sweet-tart twist that’s both nostalgic and irresistible. With crispy edges and soft centers, they’re the kind of cookie that disappears in minutes—so maybe make a double batch.

What You’ll Need (Makes About 3 Dozen Cookies):

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
  • 1½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark work best)

Optional: Extra chocolate chips or cherry pieces for pressing on top before baking.

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