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Maraschino Cherry Cookies
Maraschino Cherry Cookies combine the sweetness of chopped maraschino cherries with the chewiness of quick oats and bursts of mini chocolate chips. The dough incorporates both cherry juice and chopped cherries, contributing moistness and flavor. These cookies offer a tender texture with chewy oat bits and occasional chocolate morsels, providing a moderate sweetness and unique cherry flavor. Their distinct color and balance of ingredients make them a treat suitable for varied occasions.
Prep Time
31 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
20
Cookies
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces maraschino cherries cherries and juice both used in the recipe
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Drain the cherries into a small bowl but save the juice. Remove any cherry stems from the cherries and discard. Dry the cherries well with a paper towel, then chop the cherries into small pieces. See notes.
- Add the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Crack and add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well with an electric mixer until fully combined. Add 1 tablespoon of the cherry juice from the jar and mix into the dough. Discard the additional cherry juice.
- Place the flour, baking soda, and salt in a second bowl. Blend the dry ingredients well, then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined and a thick dough forms.
- Add the oats, 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips, and chopped maraschino cherries to the dough, folding them in until just evenly mixed.
- Use a two tablespoon cookie scoop and roll the dough into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet with at least 2 inches in between the cookies. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until they just begin to turn golden brown. Immediately add a few extra chocolate chips to the top of each cookie. from the remaining chocolate chips.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5-10 minutes. Then remove the cookies from the pan and place on a wire rack or clean kitchen towel to finish cooling. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Drain and pat dry maraschino cherries thoroughly before chopping to avoid excess moisture in dough.
- Use a plastic cutting board for chopping cherries to minimize staining; washing on high heat helps remove color.
- Quick oats or rolled oats work well for chewy texture; avoid steel-cut or instant oats as they affect cookie consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
133mg
(6%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
181IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.