Cherry Chocolate Cookies
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 24 minutes
🥣 Description: Indulge in the delightful combination of cherries and chocolate with these scrumptious Cherry Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for a quick dessert or a satisfying snack, these drop cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
🍪 Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, European, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
📝 Recipe Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | cup butter flavor shortening |
| 1/2 | cup brown sugar |
| 1/2 | cup sugar |
| 1/2 | cup sour cream |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 | tablespoon maraschino cherry juice |
| 3/4 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1 1/4 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | cup semisweet chocolate chips |
| 1/2 | cup chopped pecans |
| 1/4 | cup chopped maraschino cherries |
Instructions:
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Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare ungreased baking sheets and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter flavor shortening, brown sugar, and sugar. Cream the mixture until smooth and well combined.
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Add the sour cream, egg, maraschino cherry juice, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
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Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop generous portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes.
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After cooling briefly, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve these delightful Cherry Chocolate Cookies with a tall glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage, and enjoy the perfect blend of sweet cherries and rich chocolate in every bite!
These Cherry Chocolate Cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion, from casual gatherings to holiday celebrations. Whip up a batch today and share the joy of homemade cookies with your loved ones! 🍒🍪
