Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup halved maraschino cherries
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 6g (9% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 4g (20% DV)
- Cholesterol: 15mg (5% DV)
- Sodium: 80mg (3% DV)
- Carbohydrates: 20g (7% DV)
- Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
- Sugar: 14g (16% DV)
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and soft with a crisp exterior
- Rich chocolate flavor with a sweet cherry accent
- Perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or any special occasion
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The chocolate and cherry combination is perfect."
- "I love the chewy texture and the fact that they're not too sweet."
- "These cookies were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
- If you don't have maraschino cherries, you can use chopped dried cherries instead.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use bittersweet chocolate chips.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.