Description
Delightful cookies that blend sweet cherries with rich chocolate chips, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Chop your cherries into small pieces.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading. Press extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Allow to cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the cookies by adding nuts, coconut flakes, or using gluten-free substitutes for a dietary adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg