Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Those who forget the pasta are condemned to reheat it."--Unknown

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies is from Little Black Recipe Book, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries (chopped, should yield 3⁄4 cup)
1⁄2 cup butter
1⁄2 cup shortening (Breanna uses butter-flavored shortening)
1⁄2 cup sugar
3⁄4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons reserved cherry juice
2 eggs
2 1⁄2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
3⁄4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips*
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain jar of cherries but reserve the juice. Chop cherries and set aside.Cream butter and shortening, add sugars and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla, cherry juice, and eggs. Mix well. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until combined. Add chopped cherries and chocolate chips. Mix until combined.

Drop by rounded teaspoons (or use a 1-inch scoop) onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until the edges begin to brown slightly. (The center of the cookie may still appear uncooked.) Cool on pan for 2 minutes before moving to cooling rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
*Milk chocolate chips work, too, but they have a higher tendency to scorch, so don’t overcook. I prefer white chocolate chips; they keep the cherry flavor center stage.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

36W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!