Easy Cherry Cookies
My cherry cookies are the perfect treat for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and cherries! They're easy to personalize with different mix-ins like nuts or coconut flakes to match everyone’s taste. The dough also freezes well, so it’s simple to prepare, freeze, and bake later.
Servings: 24
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (one stick + 2 tbsp)
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries drained and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another larger mixing bowl, blend the butter and sugars with a hand mixer.
- When the sugar mixture is light and fluffy, add the egg and almond extract and blend until smooth. Then add the flour mixture and stir until just combined
- Stir in the chocolate chips and then fold in the cherries gently with a soft silicone spatula.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, place the cookie dough mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Transfer the cookies onto a wire cooling rack until ready to eat.
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Notes
- Use room temperature egg and butter for the best results.
- Remove as much moisture as possible when draining the cherries by patting them dry with a paper towel to remove all the liquid.
- Work gently with the dough so that the cherries don’t get crushed.
- Be careful not to over-bake the cookies, either. Cooking them for just the right amount of time is important to preserve their soft and chewy texture.
- Allow the cookies to sit for 5 minutes after removing them from the oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for the best taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg