Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips and cherries.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges.
7. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Maraschino cherries are cherries that have been preserved in a sweet syrup.
• Chocolate chips were invented in the 1930s by the American chocolate company Nestle.
• Cookie dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week before baking.