Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks/227g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Brown sugar, packed: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Large eggs: 2
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup (170g)
- Dried cherries: 1/2 cup (85g)
- Chopped pecans: 1/2 cup (60g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, cherries, and pecans.
- Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (1/8 of recipe):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and soft
- Loaded with chocolate chips, cherries, and pecans
- Perfect for dessert, snacking, or as a treat
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and pecans is perfect."
- "I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them."
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they turn out perfect every time."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- If you don't have dried cherries, you can use chopped fresh cherries instead.
- If you don't have pecans, you can use another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
