Description
Enjoy the rich blend of semi-sweet chocolate, tart dried cherries, and crunchy toasted almonds in these Cherry Almond Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or everyday indulgences, these cookies offer a harmony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toast Almonds: In a dry skillet, toast slivered almonds over medium heat until lightly browned. Cool.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Form Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until combined. Fold in cherries, chocolate chips, and toasted almonds.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezing: Store frozen cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
- To Prevent Spreading: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
