Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
– 1 cup white chocolate chips (or semi-sweet, if you prefer)
– 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Cookie sheet
– Parchment paper (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin with, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven warms up, grab a mixing bowl and cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This step is crucial for the texture of your cookies; you want to make sure to incorporate plenty of air. Once that’s done, add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract. The aroma of vanilla combined with the sugar is just heavenly! (See the next page below to continue steps…)