Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies combining the sweetness of chocolate and tartness of fresh cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped Alternatively, can use frozen cherries.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For long-term storage, freeze the baked cookies in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature or warm them up in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 80mgSugar: 8g
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