Sweet Maraschino Cherry Cookies (Recipe for Printing)
Celebrate spring or any cozy gathering with buttery cookies featuring sweet maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 pinch salt
→ Sweeteners and Additions
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup light brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon almond extract
→ Flavor & Appearance
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1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
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A few drops pink gel food coloring
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until ingredients are well incorporated.
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Gently mix in a few drops of pink gel food coloring until an even color is achieved.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
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Using a spatula, fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place onto the prepared tray, spacing 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers are set.
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Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
# Extra Tips:
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For an extra burst of cherry flavor, reserve a tablespoon of maraschino cherry syrup to drizzle over the cooled cookies or simply adjust the quantity of cherries to your preference.