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Delicious Cherry Garcia Cookies Recipe

Cherry Garcia Cookies

There's something special about baking cookies that brings back warm memories of home and family. The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house is simply irresistible. Today, I'm excited to share a recipe that combines the delightful flavors of chocolate and cherries into one perfect bite: Cherry Garcia Cookies. These cookies are not only delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make, making them a go-to for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Garcia Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cherries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop or Tablespoon

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
  7. Step 7: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  9. Step 9: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. You can also freeze the cookie dough before baking or freeze the baked cookies.