Chocolate-Chunk Cookies with Pecans, Dried Apricots, and Tart Cherries Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Chunk Cookies with Pecans, Dried Apricots, and Tart Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 9 ounces fine-quality bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate; 3/4 cup quartered dried apricots (about 4 ounces); 1 cup dried tart cherries (about 5 ounces); 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (about 4 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
9 ounces fine-quality bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
3/4 cup quartered dried apricots (about 4 ounces)
1 cup dried tart cherries (about 5 ounces)
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (about 4 ounces)

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3
In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in flour mixture until just combined.
5
Chop chocolate into 1/2-inch pieces and stir into batter with apricots, cherries, and pecans.
6
Working in batches, drop dough by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, about 12 minutes total, or until golden.
7
Cool cookies on baking sheets on racks 5 minutes and transfer with a spatula to racks to cool.
8
Cookies keep in airtight containers at room temperature 5 days.

1585

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Chunk Cookies with Pecans, Dried Apricots, and Tart Cherries 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.

Chocolate-Chunk Cookies with Pecans, Dried Apricots, and Tart Cherries

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