Cherry Chocolate Chewy Cookies

Here’s a Cherry Chocolate Chewy Cookies recipe that’s rich, soft, and loaded with flavor:

🍒 Cherry Chocolate Chewy Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup dried cherries (or chopped maraschino cherries, well drained)

• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)

• Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

1. Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

   • Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

   • Stir in vanilla extract.

3. Add Dry Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

   • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until just combined.

4. Fold in the Good Stuff:

   • Gently stir in cherries, chocolate chips, and nuts (if using).

5. Scoop and Bake:

   • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

   • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are still soft.

   • Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.