One-Bowl Cherry Chocolate Chip (Print)

Soft, chewy cookies with dried cherries and chocolate chips made easy in just one bowl.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
06 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

10 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 3/4 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, packed light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
03 - Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is thoroughly whisked in before adding the next. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold these ingredients together with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, dried cherries, and chopped nuts, if using, until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, form rounded mounds of dough. Place these mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced approximately 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies appear set and the centers look just barely done.
08 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses just one bowl for minimal cleanup
  • Perfect balance of tart cherries and sweet chocolate
  • Stays soft and chewy for days when stored properly
02 -
  • These cookies freeze beautifully for up to 3 months
  • The dough can be refrigerated for 48 hours, improving flavor
  • Each cookie contains approximately 150 calories
  • Perfect for bake sales and cookie exchanges
03 -
  • For picture perfect cookies, reserve a few chocolate chips and dried cherries to press into the tops of the dough balls just before baking. This ensures beautiful cookies with visible mix ins on top.
  • Allow your melted butter to cool slightly before adding sugar to prevent cooking the eggs when they're added.
  • The cookies will look slightly underbaked when you remove them from the oven, but they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet. Trust the process for perfectly chewy results every time.

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