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Cherry Garcia Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. pure almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1o-ounce jar Maraschino cherries, drained and quartered

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Cream butter, sugar, egg, and almond extract in a large bowl with a hand mixer until fluffy.
  • Mix in flour and salt just until combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and cherry pieces, gently.
  • Place in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes.
  • Roll chilled dough into 2" balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until lightly browned (12 to 14 minutes).
  • Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
  • Gently transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
  • ENJOY!