Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

The recipe is easy to follow and yields approximately 18 scrumptious cookies. But beware, they are so addictive that you might find yourself making a second batch! Whether it's a family gathering, celebration, or holiday, these cookies will be a hit. Let's dive into the recipe and get baking!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¾ cup softened butter
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• A pinch of salt
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
• Optional: A handful of your favorite nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a baking mat to prevent sticking.
3. Drain the maraschino cherries and place them on a paper towel to dry. This step is crucial to avoid altering the cookie's color. However, if you prefer pink cookies, you can skip the drying process.
4. Once the cherries are dry, slice them according to your preference and transfer them back to a paper towel.
5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and continue blending until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined.
7. Add the baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the mixture, and mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
8. Slowly add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients and blend until the dough is fully combined.
9. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and mix for approximately 30 seconds.
10. Add the chopped maraschino cherries to the dough and blend for another 30 seconds. If you love nuts, this is the perfect time to fold in a handful of your favorite nuts as well.
11. Use a cookie scoop to form balls of dough and drop them about 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
12. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for around 10 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown.
13. Once baked, allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve these irresistible Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies to your friends and family at your next celebration or holiday gathering, and watch them disappear in no time!

Storage: Store your freshly made Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week (if there are any leftovers!). But let's be honest, they probably won't last that long!

Enjoy baking and indulging in these delightful cookies!