Description
Bake soft and chewy cherry chocolate chip cookies in minutes! A delicious treat packed with sweet cherries and rich chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Additions: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Cherries: Ensure cherries are well-drained and patted dry to prevent extra moisture in the dough.
- Texture: For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Flavor Twist: Add 1/2 tsp almond extract for a delightful almond-cherry flavor.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Mix-Ins: Substitute white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks for variety.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes