Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 1 c butter ((2 sticks, softened))
  • 1 1/2 c sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 c milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c maraschino cherries ((halved - set on a paper towel and pat dry to remove excess juice))

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Add the almond extract and eggs, beat until light and fluffy.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients including the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Use a fork or whisk to incorporate the salt and baking soda throughout the flour.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine thoroughly, then add the milk chocolate chips and stir them in. Add the sliced maraschino cherries and gently fold them into the dough. Refrigerate the dough and let it chill for an hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the chilled dough and place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet(s) in tablespoon portions. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown on the top and a hint of brown is showing on the bottoms.
  • Remove the baking sheet with cookies from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before placing them on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.