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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Chewy Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies perfectly blend rich, melty chocolate with tangy bursts of cherries. These soft, gooey cookies feature slightly crisp edges and are easy to make with pantry staples, delivering a nostalgic yet fresh flavor combination ideal for snacks, desserts, or gifting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • 1 cup dried or fresh pitted cherries (if fresh, dried well)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming the softened butter with both brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy—this step is key to a soft cookie. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until combined, then gradually mix in the sifted all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt for even texture throughout.
  2. Add the Chocolate Chips and Cherries: Gently fold in generous amounts of your chocolate chips and dried or fresh cherries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough so every cookie has tasty pockets of fruit and chocolate.
  3. Portion the Dough: Scoop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them properly to allow spreading. For uniform cooking, try using a cookie scoop for even sizing.
  4. Bake: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden while centers remain soft. Keep an eye on them so they don’t overbake.
  5. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack—this step helps them set and achieve that perfect chewy texture. Then, dive in and savor the festive blend of cherry and chocolate in every bite!

Notes

  • Use softened butter and room temperature eggs to blend ingredients smoothly for better texture.
  • Mix just until ingredients come together to avoid tough cookies.
  • Optionally chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading and get thicker cookies.
  • Use quality chocolate chips and cherries to elevate flavor immensely.
  • Watch the bake time closely; slightly underbaking gives a chewy, soft center.

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