Chewy Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips Recipe
Indulge in these Chewy Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips, offering a perfect balance of rich chocolate, bold coffee flavor, and sweet chewy cherries. These soft and flavorful cookies are ideal for dessert or anytime you crave a delightful treat with a comforting texture and irresistible taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Base
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (substitute with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (ensure it’s fresh for best results)
- 1 pinch Salt (try coarse salt for an unexpected crunch)
- 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (softened for easy creaming; can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 0.75 cups Brown Sugar (dark brown sugar gives a richer flavor)
- 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar (can reduce slightly for less sweetness)
- 1 large Egg (substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract recommended)
For the Flavor Boosters
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (milk chocolate can be used for sweeter taste)
- 0.5 cups Mocha Chips (can replace with additional chocolate chips for simplicity)
- 0.75 cups Dried Cherries, chopped (fresh cherries can be used when in season)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. This step creates the base for chewy texture.
- Add Egg & Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and continue mixing on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth, adding moisture and flavor.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough soft and tender.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Using a spatula, fold in the dark chocolate chips, mocha chips, and chopped dried cherries evenly throughout the dough for bursts of flavor in every bite.
- Scoop Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Aim to get 12–15 cookies.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and centers look slightly undercooked, which ensures chewy centers.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the perfect chewy texture to develop.
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to enhance chewiness and maintain shape during baking.
- Measure flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense cookies caused by too much flour.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips and cherries for the best flavor and texture.
- Watch baking time carefully; remove cookies when edges are golden and centers still soft for optimal chewiness.
- Try variations like substituting dried cranberries for cherries or adding nuts for crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen cookies in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for a few minutes to refresh texture.
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