Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (110g) dried cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the butter mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips and dried cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For extra fudginess, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Can substitute fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) cherries for dried, but reduce flour by 1 tbsp.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 138 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
