Cherry Chunk Cookies Recipe
These Cherry Chunk Cookies are a delightful treat combining the sweet tartness of dried cherries with rich chunks of chocolate in a tender, buttery cookie. Perfect for snack time or dessert, these cookies offer a balanced flavor profile with a soft yet slightly chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to combine evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Cherries and Chocolate: Gently fold in the dried cherries and chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the baking sheet.
- Substitute dried cherries with dried cranberries or raisins for variation.
- Use dark chocolate chunks for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming.
Keywords: cherry cookies, chocolate chunk cookies, dried cherry cookies, homemade cookies, holiday cookies
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