Cherry Cookies
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4.9
Cherry Cookies
Description
This recipe for Cherry Cookies includes thawing frozen cherries to retain their juices, which are mixed into cold butter and sugar beaten until smooth to create a luscious dough. Flour, baking powder, and salt provide structure, while chocolate chips add chocolate bursts throughout. The cookies are scooped and baked at 350°F just until they appear barely set, preserving a tender interior.
The combination of sweet cherries and chocolate chips in a buttery cookie yields a pleasant contrast in flavor and texture, with gentle fruit pieces amid chocolate melting pockets. The relatively short bake time ensures the cookies remain soft rather than crisp.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet to allow gentle firming before transferring. The use of frozen cherries and their juice is critical for the right texture. These cookies store well at room temperature for a few days and can be frozen for longer preservation.
The recipe works well with either all-purpose or gluten-free flour, providing flexibility for dietary needs. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender and moist.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup cherries frozen
- ⅔ cup butter sliced into cubes, cold unsalted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups flour all purpose or gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt sea salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Microwave frozen cherries for 45 to 60 seconds, until thawed and juicy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cold butter cubes and sugar. Beat on high for 2 minutes, until no lumps of butter remain.
- Add in thawed cherries and the cherry juice in the bowl. Beat to combine. There will be some small pieces of cherry in the dough.
- Then, add in flour, baking powder and sea salt. Stir together.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop balls of cookie dough onto the lined cookie pan. Place at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until cookies look barely set in the middle.
- Remove from oven. Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes on pan before carefully removing.
Notes
- Frozen cherries are essential; thaw with juice for moist dough.
- Use either all-purpose or gluten-free flour based on preference.
- Do not overbake; cookies may appear slightly soft when done.
- Store cookies covered at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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