Description
Indulgent cherry chocolate chip cookies blend sweet cherries with rich chocolate in a delightful Maryland-inspired treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers promise a perfect balance that will satisfy cookie cravings with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare cherries by removing pits and chopping into small pieces. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly cream butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg and vanilla, mixing vigorously for approximately one minute.
- Separately whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a clean bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using an electric mixer, stopping immediately once combined to prevent tough cookies. Carefully fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries by hand.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop uniform dough portions onto prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between each cookie for proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft. Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 3 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are patted dry after pitting to prevent excess moisture in cookies, which could make them soggy.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for dairy-free version, maintaining similar richness and texture.
- Chop chocolate chips and cherries into smaller pieces for more evenly distributed flavor in each bite.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg