Description
These Cherry Almond Chocolate Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. They feature tart dried cherries, crunchy almonds, and rich chocolate chunks, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 3/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in dried cherries, chopped almonds, and chocolate chunks.
- Shape & bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool & serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use white chocolate instead of dark for a sweeter variation.
- Substitute almonds with pecans or walnuts for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg