Chocolate Cherry Cookies

4.47 from 26 votes

Chewy chocolate cherry cookies with dried tart cherries, semi-sweet chocolate chunks, toasted pecans, and oats. A hint of almond extract makes them unforgettable. Delicious warm and even better straight from the freezer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time13

Total Time23

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Author: Eden

Cost: $15

Equipment

Electric Mixer
Cookie Sheet

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
1 1/2 cup tart dried cherries
1/2 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
In an electric mixer, beat 3/4 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar on medium until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1/2 tsp almond extract. Beat until combined.
Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides as you go.
Add 1 cup oats, 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks, 1 1/2 cups dried cherries, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Mix on low until just combined.
Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough and place balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet (about 12 cookies per sheet).
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Pull the cookies when the centers still look slightly underdone. They keep cooking on the pan as they rest, which is what keeps them chewy.
Toast the pecans first. 5 minutes at 350°F before chopping. It makes a huge difference.
These freeze beautifully. Store baked cookies in an airtight freezer bag with parchment between layers for up to 3 months. They're delicious eaten straight from the freezer.

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