These cherry chocolate chip cookies are the perfect blend of tart and sweet. Cherries and chocolate go so well together, and when combined in a cookie they are irresistible!
For a cherry chocolate chip cookie recipe, dried cherries are best. They’ll add a tangy real fruit flavor as well as a chewy texture to your cookies that pairs well with chocolate chips.
Montmorency tart cherries have an intense cherry flavor with a unique tanginess that makes them perfect for baking. They also pack a nutritional punch.
Gather all ingredients: butter, granulated (regular) sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, hot water, salt, flour, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and dried Montmorency tart cherries.
Begin by mixing the butter and both types of sugar in a large bowl with either an electric hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat on high speed until it is creamy and smooth.
Next, mix in the eggs one at a time. I find it helpful to crack open the eggs into a small bowl, and then pour the egg from the small bowl into the larger mixing bowl with the rest of your ingredients.
Stir the baking soda and salt in two teaspoons of hot water. This will help it combine more evenly with the cookie dough. Next, mix in one cup of flour at a time until well blended.
Place 12 cookie dough scoops onto a parchment lined baking about two inches apart and bake at 350 degrees for 10-13 minutes depending on your oven. I found with my oven that 11 minutes was the perfect time for a golden cookie that wasn’t too crisp.