Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Egg: 2 large
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Chocolate chunks: 1 cup
- Dried cherries: 1/2 cup
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
- Stir in the chocolate chunks and dried cherries.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie, based on average ingredient values)
- Calories: 250-300
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich chocolate flavor combined with the tartness of dried cherries creates a unique and delicious flavor combination.
- The cookies are soft and chewy with a slight crunch on the edges.
- The use of common ingredients makes this dish easy to prepare at home.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of chocolate and cherries is so tasty."
- "I love how soft and chewy these cookies are. They're perfect for a cookie lover like me."
- "These cookies are easy to make and always a hit at my gatherings."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Do not overbake the cookies, or they will be tough and crunchy. Check them often towards the end of baking time.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft for several days.
