Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer with Salami & Pickles
These soft and chewy cookies combine the richness of chocolate chips with the tangy sweetness of maraschino cherries. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a fun and colorful dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (100 g) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice (optional, for flavor boost)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Prepare the cookie dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract (and the optional cherry juice if desired).
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Incorporate the cherries and chocolate chips:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the cookies:
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough per cookie (or use a small cookie scoop) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To avoid overly wet cookies, ensure the cherries are well-drained and patted dry with a paper towel before chopping.
- For a decorative touch, press a few extra chocolate chips or cherry pieces on top of the cookies before baking.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.