Description
Delight yourself with these soft and fruity Cherry Cookies, featuring juicy frozen cherries and rich chocolate chips baked to perfection. This easy-to-make treat combines the sweet tanginess of cherries with the comforting texture of buttery cookies, perfect for any occasion or a simple indulgence.
Ingredients
Fruits
- ⅔ cup frozen cherries
Dairy & Fats
- ⅔ cup cold unsalted butter, sliced into cubes
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch sea salt
Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick while baking.
- Thaw Cherries: Microwave the frozen cherries for 45 to 60 seconds until they are thawed and juicy, which will help distribute their flavor evenly throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cold butter cubes and granulated sugar, then beat on high for 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth with no butter lumps.
- Add Cherries: Incorporate the thawed cherries along with their juice into the butter and sugar mixture, beating to combine. Small pieces of cherries will remain in the dough for texture and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and sea salt into the wet mixture and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough to evenly distribute the sweet chunks throughout the cookies.
- Portion Dough: Use an ice cream scoop to drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes, or until they look barely set in the middle to retain a soft and chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack or plate to finish cooling.
Notes
- Using frozen cherries adds natural tartness and moisture; ensure to thaw them properly for best texture.
- Cold butter cubes help create a tender, flaky texture in the cookies when creamed well with sugar.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour if preferred.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet to prevent breakage when removing.
- For added flavor, try substituting chocolate chips with white chocolate or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
