Description
These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips combine chewy texture, sweet dried cherries, and rich mocha-flavored chocolate chips for a unique and irresistible treat. Perfectly balanced with subtle coffee notes and fruity bursts, they offer a cozy sweetness ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup dried cherries (or fresh, pitted and chopped)
- 1 cup mocha chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This will ensure that your rising agent and seasoning are evenly distributed throughout your dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is crucial for that tender, chewy cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Cherries and Mocha Chips: Gently fold in the dried cherries and mocha chocolate chips, making sure to distribute them evenly throughout the dough for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set properly and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Mix dough until just combined to keep cookies tender and avoid toughness.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use quality mocha chocolate chips for the best flavor and melt.
- Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers look slightly undercooked for optimal chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cherry chocolate chip cookies, mocha chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, coffee cookies, cherry cookies, chocolate chip cookies
