Cherry Chocolate Chunk Bakery Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the rich flavors of dark chocolate and tart cherries, creating a perfect treat for any occasion. They are soft, chewy, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup dried cherries roughly chopped
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks, chopped cherries, and nuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with a cold glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the dough.