Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips Recipe

Introduction

These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips combine the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee with a sweet tartness from dried cherries. Perfectly soft and chewy, they are an irresistible treat for any cookie lover.

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup mocha chips
• ½ cup dried cherries (chopped)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
4. Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; beat until fully incorporated.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
6. Step 6: Fold in the dark chocolate chips, mocha chips, and chopped dried cherries evenly throughout the dough.
7. Step 7: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Step 8: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
9. Step 9: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For extra chewiness, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
• Substitute dried cherries with dried cranberries or raisins for a different fruity flavor.
• Use milk chocolate chips instead of dark for a sweeter cookie.
• Add a pinch of instant espresso powder to enhance the mocha flavor.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Reheat briefly in the microwave or oven to regain softness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen cherries instead of dried cherries?

Frozen cherries contain moisture that can affect the cookie texture, so it’s best to use dried cherries or thoroughly drain and pat frozen cherries dry before using.

What are mocha chips?

Mocha chips are chocolate chips flavored with coffee, adding a rich coffee taste that complements the chocolate and cherry flavors in these cookies.

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips Recipe

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These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips are a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, packed with the rich flavors of dark chocolate, mocha, and tart dried cherries. Soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced with a hint of coffee from the mocha chips, these cookies make an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.

• Author: Isabella
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup mocha chips
• ½ cup dried cherries (chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with the packed brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth batter.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
6. Fold in Chips and Cherries: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, mocha chips, and chopped dried cherries using a spatula to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
7. Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft for chewy cookies.
9. Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
• Chop dried cherries finely to distribute flavor evenly.
• You can substitute mocha chips with white chocolate chips if mocha chips are unavailable.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
• For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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