When I saw this awesome Maraschino cherry chocolate chip cookie video tutorial by The First Year, on YouTube, I fell in love with them. The color of these cookies is absolutely gorgeous, and they looked like they would make the perfect gift for friends and family. This recipe uses a jar of Maraschino cherries that are always perfect for Christmas. I remember how all the teachers in my school always got tons of chocolate-covered cherries as Christmas gifts, so those two flavors will always remind me of Christmas cheer.

Ingredients For Maraschino Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:

• 1/2 stick of unsalted butter (softened)
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon of almond extract
• A small amount of pink gel food coloring
• 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 3/4 cup of Maraschino cherries (drained and chopped)
• 3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

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In this awesome Maraschino cherry chocolate chip cookie video tutorial by The First Year, on YouTube, you will learn how to make these delicious cookies in a few easy steps. You begin by making your cookie dough.

Then you will make the cookie dough balls and bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes.

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This is such a delicious recipe, and it is going to make wonderful Christmas gifts for my friends and family.

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe