Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a decadent twist on the classic favorite. Bursting with rich dark chocolate chunks and tangy dried cherries, these cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Made with pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, the dough is luxuriously soft yet crisp around the edges after baking. The chewy dried cherries add a unique texture and a pop of natural flavor, while the melted chocolate chunks elevate each bite to pure bliss. Ready in under 35 minutes and yielding 24 cookies, this quick yet gourmet treat is ideal for holiday baking, gifting, or satisfying your chocolate cravings any day of the week. Don’t forget to serve them freshly baked with a glass of cold milk or a steaming cup of coffee for a truly comforting experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries and dark chocolate chunks using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.6 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.9 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2751 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 856.6 g | 311% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 577.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 59.4 mg | 330% | |
| Potassium | 3267 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
