Dessert

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

ByNaomi Fletcher February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Introduction

These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich sweetness of chocolate with the tart burst of cherries for a delightful treat. Perfectly soft and chewy, they’re a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to bake at home.

The image shows a close-up of a single round cookie featuring a soft, slightly golden-brown texture with visible chocolate chips and halved red cherries embedded on top. The cookie has a slightly cracked and uneven surface with a light sprinkling of coarse salt. Around the main cookie, there are whole shiny red cherries and parts of other cookies, all placed on crumpled white parchment paper over a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cane sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup cherries (pitted and chopped)

Instructions

Step 1: Pit and chop the cherries if not done already; set them aside. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cane sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, then stir for about one minute to combine well.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture and use an electric mixer to combine, being careful not to over-mix. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries by hand.
Step 4: Using an ice cream scooper or cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave enough space between each dough ball to allow for spreading. You may need to bake the cookies in batches or use two baking sheets.
Step 5: Bake the cookies for 12 minutes. After removing them from the oven, let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping and baking.
Try using dried cherries if fresh are out of season, but reduce sugar slightly as dried fruit is sweeter.
Swap half the chocolate chips for white chocolate for a different flavor profile.
Ensure cherries are well pitted to avoid any unexpected surprises in every bite.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To keep them fresh longer, freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a microwave for about 10 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes to restore softness.