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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies That Warm Your Heart

Delight in Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips, a quick and easy treat that caters to various dietary needs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour if necessary
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda essential for cookie texture
  • pinch salt can be omitted if using salted butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter can be swapped with coconut oil for vegan option
  • ½ cup brown sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adjust according to dietary preferences
  • 1 large egg replace with a flax egg for vegan version (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be used as an alternative
For the Chocolate and Cherries
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips substitute with semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • ½ cup mocha chips can be omitted or substituted
  • ½ cup dried cherries adjust moisture if using fresh cherries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add in egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips, mocha chips, and dried cherries.
  7. Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is softened to room temperature and mix gently to avoid tough cookies. Optionally chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavor.

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