Chocolate Chip Pear Drop Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
20 cookies
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Calories
117 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Chip Pear Drop Cookies
Description
This recipe mixes basic cookie ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, and softened butter with finely chopped peeled pear and chocolate chips folded into the dough. Baking at 350°F produces cookies that are lightly golden around the edges with a soft center enriched by sweet chunks of pear and pockets of melted chocolate chips.
The pear adds moisture and a mild fruity flavor complementing the chocolate’s sweetness, resulting in a tender texture that stays soft for days when stored properly. The cookies should be cooled on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to maintain shape and moisture.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate if using longer storage or warm environments. They also freeze well in airtight containers or bags for several months, making them convenient to keep on hand.
Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing for best texture, about 30-45 minutes.Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to two days; refrigerate in warmer climates or for longer storage up to 4-5 days.Freeze cooled cookies in airtight containers for 2-3 months to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 2 large egg room temperature
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 medium-large pear or 2 small, peeled, cleaned & finely chopped
- ½ cup chocolate chips semi sweet or milk
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line a large or 2 medium cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs and butter and beat on medium speed to combine.
- Fold in the chopped pear and chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for about 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet then move to a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing for best texture, about 30-45 minutes.
- Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to two days; refrigerate in warmer climates or for longer storage up to 4-5 days.
- Freeze cooled cookies in airtight containers for 2-3 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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