Description
Delight in these Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips nestled in buttery, soft cookies. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they offer a chewy texture and a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cherries (pitted and chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries and Oven: If you haven’t already, pit and chop the cherries; set them aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick spray.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and cane sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then stir together for about one minute until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually pour these dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir with an electric mixer until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Cherries: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries by hand, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Using an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space the dough balls adequately to allow for spreading during baking. You may need to bake in batches or use two baking sheets.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest on it for 3 minutes to set. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious cherry chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
- Ensure cherries are pitted and chopped finely to distribute evenly.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Baking sheets should be spaced or used in batches to prevent cookie merging.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For added flavor, consider substituting vanilla extract with almond extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, cherry cookies, chocolate chip cookies, easy dessert, baked cookies, soft cookies, holiday cookies
