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Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2–3 drops pink gel food coloring
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup drained & chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter with light brown and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate pink gel food coloring until the dough is uniformly colored.
- Whisk flour and baking soda in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in maraschino cherries and chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20