5 from 18 votes
Cherry Chunk Cookies
Cherry Chunk Cookies mix dried cherries and dark chocolate chunks into a classic sweet cookie dough, resulting in a treat that balances chewy and slightly crunchy textures. The addition of almond extract adds a subtle nutty aroma that complements the fruit and chocolate. These cookies are baked until lightly golden, creating a soft yet firm bite, ideal for a snack or dessert.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
137 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter , softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup dried cherries , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and sugar to your stand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add in the egg and almond extract until smooth.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt then add to the stand mixer on the lowest speed setting.
- Stir in the chocolate chunks and cherries.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and add them 2 inches apart to your baking sheet, pressing them down slightly to flatten them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookie sit for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
307IU
(6%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 307IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.