Maraschino Cherry Cookies

Maraschino cherry cookies are the perfect treat for Christmas cookie trays.

This chewy cookie recipe makes a soft and gooey cherry chocolate chip cookie you’ll love!

INGREDIENTS:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly with cooking oil.

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1:

Drain the cherries into a small bowl, but save the juice. Remove any cherry stems from the cherries and discard them. Dry the cherries well with a paper towel, then chop the cherries into small pieces.

STEP 2:

Add the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.

STEP 3:

Crack and add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well with an electric mixer until fully combined. Add 1 tablespoon of the cherry juice from the jar and mix it into the dough.

STEP 4:

Place the flour, baking soda, and salt in a second bowl. Blend the dry ingredients well, then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined and a thick dough forms.

STEP 5:

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