Chocolate Cherry Cookies Treats (Print-Friendly Version)

Chewy cookies bursting with chocolate chips and sweet cherries, ideal for sharing or snacking.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry

06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and creamy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
09 - Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best texture, do not overmix the dough after adding flour.
02 - Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.

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