Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining the tartness of cherries with the rich sweetness of chocolate chips for a perfect treat that’s chewy, flavorful, and ideal for any occasion.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Prepare dough base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Fold in cherries and chocolate chips: Gently fold the chopped cherries and chocolate chips into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Portion onto baking sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Using fresh cherries will give a juicier bite, while frozen cherries help maintain the cookie shape better.
- Chop cherries finely and pat dry to avoid excess moisture that could alter cookie texture.
- For a festive twist, substitute semisweet chocolate chips with white or dark chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To keep cookies soft, add a slice of bread in the container overnight.
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