Vanilla Chip Cherry Cookies

By á-2700

Chopped maraschino cherries and vanilla chips make a great color and flavor combination in these sweet treats.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 pkg. (10-12 oz) vanilla or white chips
• 1 jar (10 oz) marashino cherries, drained and chopped

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chips and cherries.

Drop by rounded tablespoonsfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 9-12 mins. (use parchment paper) or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.