Chocolate Chunk Cherry Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Chunk Cherry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Butter, Softened, Divided; 1 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 3 cups Old Fashioned Oats; 1 cup Dried Cherries, Chopped; 8 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped; Coarse Salt, For Sprinkling (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup Butter, Softened, Divided
1 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
2 whole Eggs
1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Salt
3 cups Old Fashioned Oats
1 cup Dried Cherries, Chopped
8 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped
Coarse Salt, For Sprinkling (optional)

1
In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, swirl the pan for 3 minutes, until the butter is golden brown and has a nutty smell. Set aside to cool.
2
In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well blended. When the browned butter is cool, add it to this mixture. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes before proceeding to the next step (this lets the sugar dissolve a bit in the butter).
3
Using a spatula, gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, until just combined. Stir in the oats, cherries and chocolate.
4
Scoop out 2-tablespoon portions for each cookie and place on a nonstick baking pan. Sprinkle ever-so-slightly with coarse salt (if desired). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Let the cookies cool for a minute or two on the baking pan, and then move to a cooling rack.

1424

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Butter, Softened, Divided, 1 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar, 2 whole Eggs, 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Chunk Cherry Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Chunk Cherry Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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