Delicious Chewy Cherry Chocolate Chip

Soft, gooey cherry chocolate chip cookies packed with mocha chips are the answer when you're craving something both comfy and a bit fancy. The base stays tender yet holds together well, while tart cherries provide zingy bursts and mocha chips add unexpected richness. My kids beg for these every holiday season, and the mix always feels special.

I first whipped these up trying to bring something unique to a community bake sale, and now they're my favorite thing to bring to gatherings. Everyone who bites into one asks me how I made them.

Delicious Ingredients

• All purpose flour: creates the backbone of your cookies and offers a gentle nutty taste. Try subbing in whole wheat flour for a warmer flavor profile
• Baking soda: helps your cookies spread just right while baking. Double-check it's still good before using
• Salt: brings out sweetness and deepens other flavors. Go for sea salt if you like tiny crunchy bits
• Unsalted butter: needs to be room temp so it blends smoothly and creates the perfect cookie texture
• Brown sugar (dark for deeper flavor): keeps things moist and boosts the chewiness factor
• Granulated sugar: works with brown sugar to give you those crispy edges. Cut back a bit if you don't want them too sweet
• Egg: holds everything together and adds softness. For plant-based bakers, try ground flax mixed with water instead
• Vanilla extract (authentic, not imitation): for the best smelling treats
• Dark chocolate chips: provide that classic bittersweet punch. Switch to milk chocolate if you want something milder
• Mocha chips: bring a subtle coffee kick. Feel free to use regular chocolate chips if that's what you have
• Dried cherries (diced smaller for better distribution): add zesty, bright flavor pops. When cherries are in season, fresh ones make them even juicier

Simple Preparation

Making the Dough:

Mix room temperature butter with both types of sugar in a big bowl. Whip them together about five minutes until light and fluffy. This step makes your cookies wonderfully chewy

Add Egg and Vanilla:

Drop in the egg and add vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Your mixture should look smooth and glossy

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Doing this step separately makes sure the leavening agent spreads evenly

Combine Wet and Dry:

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three batches. Stir gently after each addition just until mixed. Don't go overboard or your cookies might turn out tough

Fold in Goodies:

Toss in dark chocolate chips, mocha chips and chopped cherries. Fold them in carefully using a spatula so you'll get all three treats in every bite

Chill Dough:

Cover your bowl and put the dough in the fridge for at least thirty minutes. This waiting period blends the flavors and helps your cookies stay thick when baked

Preheat and Scoop:

Heat your oven to three hundred fifty degrees. Use a scoop or tablespoon to form two inch balls and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment

Bake:

Pop them in the oven for ten to twelve minutes until the edges turn golden but centers still look slightly underdone. Let them sit on the hot pan five minutes before moving to a cooling rack

I love using dried cherries because they take me back to summer days picking cherries with my grandma. Every time I chop them up, those warm, sunny afternoons come rushing back, making the whole baking process even more enjoyable.

Tasty Additions

Try regular chocolate chips or peanut butter chips instead of mocha for something different. When cherries are fresh, pit and chop them for jammy spots throughout. Can't find cherries? Cranberries or raisins work great too.

Ways To Enjoy

These treats go great with coffee or a glass of milk. Eat them while still warm for the ultimate gooey experience. You can even break them up over a bowl of vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert idea.

Fun Variations

During cherry season, toss in some fresh fruit and dial back the sugar a bit to balance their natural sweetness. For winter holidays, add warm spices like cinnamon or ginger into your mixture for a cozy holiday vibe.

These treats vanish fast from any plate and always bring joy to whoever eats them. Have fun baking!

Common Questions About This Recipe

→ Can I use fresh cherries instead of dried?

Fresh cherries work fine when they're in season. Just make sure to remove the pits, chop them up, and maybe cut back on other liquid ingredients for the best cookie texture.

→ How do I make these cookies vegan?

Swap out the egg for a flaxseed and water mixture, and use plant-based butter and chocolate chips to create a completely vegan version.

→ What can I use instead of mocha chips?

Don't have mocha chips? No problem! Just use extra chocolate chips or try combining milk and dark chocolate pieces to get that rich flavor.

→ How do I ensure a chewy cookie texture?

For that perfect chewiness, make sure your butter is just softened, don't leave them in the oven too long, and measure your sugars and flour carefully.

→ Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Absolutely! Roll the dough into balls, freeze them on a tray first. Once they're hard, put them in a ziplock bag. When you're ready to bake, no need to thaw - just add a few more minutes to the baking time.

→ Is it possible to reduce the sugar?

You can cut back on the white sugar a bit if you want them less sweet, but keep in mind this might change how they spread and feel in your mouth.