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Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies

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These chewy chocolate cherry cookies combine rich chocolate chunks with tart dried cherries for a nostalgic, irresistible treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) chocolate chunks or chips (bittersweet or semi-sweet)
  • 1 cup (130 g) dried tart cherries, chopped if large
  • Optional: a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chunks and dried cherries gently.
  7. Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies chewy. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Chilling dough for 20-30 minutes helps prevent excessive spreading. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning. Toss cherries in flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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