Cherry chocolate chip cookies fold dried cherries into chocolate chip dough for a chewy, sweet-tart twist that's perfect for cookie swaps.
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Two Bite Tested
These cookies are popular because:
- They keep the classic chocolate chip cookie flavor, with an added sweet-tart cherry bite.
- The make the perfect addition to a cookie plate.
- The ingredient list is common ingredients and easy to shop for.
This recipe includes:
- Detailed ingredient notes
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Serving and storage suggestions
- A recipe card with nutritional information
A Note From My Kitchen
Do you like cherries and chocolate together? I think cherries and chocolate go together like peas and carrots. I'm sure you've heard of chocolate-covered cherries, right? Well, the chocolate and cherry flavor combo is just perfect for cookies!
These cookies showcase the perfect marriage of your classic chocolate chip cookie flavor paired with delicious cherries. These babies really up the homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe game. I know you'll love them as much as I do!
If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. This may just turn out to be your new favorite sweets! Enjoy!
Happy cooking,
Ingredient Notes
- All-purpose flour: Use standard all-purpose flour.
- Salt: Iodized salt is what I use and the most consistent choice for baking.
- Baking soda: Check freshness and replace if it has been open for a long time.
- Butter: You should use softened butter so it creams smoothly with the sugars.
- White sugar: Standard granulated sugar is used here.
- Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar would both work.
- Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract or imitation vanilla are both fine.
- Eggs: Large eggs are usually what I use for baking.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips can be swapped for white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
- Dried cherries: Use dried cherries sold near raisins and other dried fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dried cherries the same as maraschino cherries?
No, they aren't the same thing. Maraschino cherries are candied cherries in a sugary syrup that are dyed red. Dried cherries are cherries that have been through the drying process, which eliminates most of the moisture and intensifies their flavor. You can find them in your grocery store near the raisins.Can the dough be made ahead?
Yes. Mix the dough, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.Can these cookies be frozen?
Yes. Freeze fully baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months, then thaw at room temperature.
Two Bite Take
"Cherry and chocolate go together like peas and carrots."
- Becky
Serving Suggestions
What to Serve With Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Serve these cookies warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk, coffee, or hot chocolate. One serving is 2 cookies.Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies Variations
Want to mix things up a little and customize your next batch of cookies to suit your preferences? Try these yummy variations!- Use chocolate chunks, white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate chips as a semi-sweet substitution
- Use another dried fruit like dried cranberries, dried figs, or raisins
- Sub some of the dried fruit for chopped nuts
- Use almond extract in place of vanilla extract (cut amount in half)
Got Leftovers?
What To Do With Leftover Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Left over cookies? Use them up in one of these fun ways:- Crumble cookies over ice cream as a topping.
- Use cookies to build ice cream sandwiches.
- Layer cookie pieces into a trifle with whipped topping and fruit.
- Stir chopped cookies into vanilla yogurt for a quick dessert cup.
How To Store Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Store homemade chocolate chip cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. Fully baked cookies can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies
Yield: 36 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Total time: 27 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Total time: 27 minutes
Cherry chocolate chip cookies fold dried cherries into chocolate chip dough for a chewy, sweet-tart twist that's perfect for cookie swaps.
INGREDIENTS
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In your stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stop the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add the eggs to the mixer and mix until combined.
- Add the flour mixture to the bowl a little at a time with the mixer running. Stop to scrape the sides as necessary and continue mixing until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Mix in the chocolate chips and dried cherries.
- Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 11-12 minutes in the preheated oven. Using a spatula, carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
NOTES
I recommend only baking one cookie sheet of cookies at a time.
Author: Becky Tarala
I recommend only baking one cookie sheet of cookies at a time.
Author: Becky Tarala
Behind the Bites
Hi, I’m Becky, the creator of The Two Bite Club, where
good food starts with two bites.
I’ve been cooking and sharing recipes here for years,
sharing the kinds of easy, dependable dishes that tend to become family favorites.
These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here!
I’ve been cooking and sharing recipes here for years,
sharing the kinds of easy, dependable dishes that tend to become family favorites.
These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here!
