Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and sweet cherries with these Chocolate Cherry Cookies. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Butter: 115 grams (1/2 cup), softened
• Granulated Sugar: 100 grams (1/2 cup)
• Brown Sugar: 100 grams (1/2 cup), packed
• Egg: 1 large
• Vanilla Extract: 5 grams (1 teaspoon)
• All-Purpose Flour: 190 grams (1 1/2 cups)
• Baking Soda: 2 grams (1 teaspoon)
• Salt: 1 gram (1/4 teaspoon)
• Dried Cherries: 100 grams (1 cup), coarsely chopped
• Dark Chocolate Chips: 85 grams (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries and dark chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough into rounded balls and place them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear slightly undercooked.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 200
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 27g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 17g
• Protein: 2g

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.

Tips & Tricks

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your butter and egg are at room temperature. This helps in achieving a smooth, well-incorporated dough.
• Measuring Flour: To avoid dense cookies, spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife instead of scooping directly from the bag.
• Avoid Overmixing: Once the dry ingredients are added, mix the dough until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
• Baking Time: For softer cookies, bake until the edges are lightly golden, and the centers appear slightly undercooked. They will continue to set as they cool.
• Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze the dough balls for future baking; just add a minute or two to the baking time when baking from frozen.