These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. They combine the rich, gooey goodness of chocolate chips with the tart sweetness of fresh cherries, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The cookies are soft and chewy on the inside with a slightly crispy edge, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; add the salt, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute.
- Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and cherries.
- Drop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake until cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
Serve: Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Calories: Approximately 150 calories per cookie.
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