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Freshly baked cherry chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, studded with juicy cherries and chocolate for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature) Do not substitute melted butter.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For a chewier texture, swap 1/4 cup for bread flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark) Bittersweet or dark chocolate enhances cherry flavor.
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped Alternatively, frozen can be used without fully thawing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes with a hand mixer).
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl between additions. Mix until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries. If cherries are very juicy, pat them dry first.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough portions about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Don’t overwork the dough. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 15–30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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