Description
Spumoni Chocolate Chip Cookies are inspired by the classic Italian dessert, combining cherries, chocolate chips, and pistachios in a soft, chewy cookie. These colorful and flavorful cookies are perfect for holidays or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pistachio nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, and pistachios.
- Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use unsalted butter and add a pinch more salt if desired.
- Drain and pat dry maraschino cherries to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Chop nuts and cherries finely for better distribution in each cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
