Description

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies bring together the familiar comfort of semi-sweet chocolate with a bold twist of mocha and the tartness of dried cherries. This combination creates a gourmet-style cookie that is both indulgent and unique. With their rustic, golden-baked texture and gooey chocolate centers, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup dried tart cherries

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup mocha chocolate chips (or espresso chips)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the Mix-ins: Fold in the dried cherries, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mocha chips evenly.
Shape the Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Fresh cherries can be used, but dried cherries are preferred for their chewy texture and concentrated tartness.

For a different flavor, substitute semi-sweet and mocha chips with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate.

If you don’t have mocha chips, you can substitute them with chocolate chips or espresso powder for a similar coffee flavor.

Make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days, or freeze the dough for up to 2-3 months.

Chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans can complement the flavor and texture of these cookies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg