Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies


Makes about 36

1 cup maraschino cherries
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter-flavored solid vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Drain maraschino cherries and chop coarsely. Place on a paper towel to soak up excess liquid. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, shortening until creamy. Beat in extracts and egg. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in chips and cherries. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets then remove to wire racks to cool completely.


Reviews of Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies:

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  Chrissy  Dec 22, 2011
Would make this again.
I love these! They are so easy and festive looking! After reading the comments I put a paper towel on top of the cherries to help get the extra moisture out.They turned out perfectly. five stars

  cookie lover  Dec 3, 2011
Would make this again.
When I dropped the cookie it didnt turn out right but everyone still loved them! four stars

  Linda in Minnesota  Dec 27, 2010
Would make this again.
This recipe was so easy! The cookies were very hard to "drop," because they were extremely sticky, but I think it was because the chopped cherries weren't drained enough. The cookies themselves were a hit--everyone loved them, and they disappeared before all the others! four stars

  George in Earl.s Cove, BC  Dec 9, 2010
Would make this again.
This is my new favouritest!! five stars

  Shylo in Ontario, Canada  Dec 3, 2009
Would make this again.
Tasted good, just didn't drop how I imagined. four stars

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