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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips Recipe

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Delight in these Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips, a perfect blend of tart maraschino cherries, sweet milk chocolate chips, and a subtle mocha twist. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to prepare and add a fun pop of color with pink food dye, making them a fantastic treat for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1–2 drops Pink Food Dye

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup Maraschino Cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until light and fluffy. This helps create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Egg, Vanilla, and Food Dye: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and 1-2 drops of pink food dye until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen cookies.
  6. Incorporate Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and milk chocolate chips gently, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  9. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve these delicious cherry chocolate chip cookies as a delightful snack or dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the dough, which can affect cookie texture.
  • For a stronger mocha flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon of instant coffee granules dissolved in the vanilla before mixing.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • The pink food dye is optional but adds a fun visual element to the cookies.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/cherry-chocolate-chip-cookies-with-mocha-chips-recipe/