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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Mood-Boosting Delight

Indulge in these Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful blend of chocolate and cherries that will boost your mood.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil for vegan
  • ¾ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar adjust based on preference
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet/milk chocolate
  • ½ cup mocha chips optional
  • 1 cup dried cherries reduce butter if using fresh cherries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips, mocha chips, and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are adaptable; try different mix-ins like nuts or other fruit for variation.

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