Description
Delight in these irresistible Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips, perfectly combining the tartness of dried cherries, the richness of semi-sweet and mocha chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt for a complex and satisfying cookie experience. These chewy cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
- ½ cup mocha chips
Optional
- Sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract to add flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mocha chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball to enhance the chocolate and cherry flavors.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to ensure the perfect texture.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for easier mixing and better texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Try substituting dried cranberries for cherries for a slightly different fruity flavor.
- Adding sea salt is optional but highly recommended to balance the sweetness and enhance the overall taste.
