Description
Delightful Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with a sweet cherry center and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup glazed cherries, halved
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Cherries: Press a halved cherry into the center of each dough ball, slightly flattening each cookie.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is properly softened for easy creaming with the sugars.
- If you prefer chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish cooking on the baking sheet.
- To enhance the cherry flavor, consider adding a few drops of almond extract to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the cookies fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie