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Close up of several soft cherry chocolate chip cookies on a wire cooling rack with melted mocha chips and chopped dried cherries.
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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 245kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large egg s
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mocha or espresso chips
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to ensure a soft texture.
  • Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, mocha chips, and chopped dried cherries.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.