Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1½ cups chocolate chips

• ¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped and well-drained

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugars together until fluffy.

3. Mix in eggs and vanilla.

4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

5. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries.

6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets.

7. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.

8. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.