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    Amazing Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free)

    Jul 19, 2022 · 1 Comment

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    Another day another cookie! These cherry chocolate chip cookies are filled with fresh, tart cherries and rich dark chocolate chips for a nice summer twist. They're soft cookies that are great straight out of the oven. You'll love how easy it is to make these delicious cookies.

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    Chocolate cherry cookies would be great to bring to a summer party. If they sit out in the sun, the chocolate will get melty which makes the best cookie. It's almost like eating the cookies straight out of the oven!

    If you're looking for more cookie recipes, check out my caramel chocolate chip cookies and my white and dark chocolate chip cookies.

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    • Amazing Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free)

    Ingredients

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    • Gluten-free flour: I use Cup4Cup in this recipe.
    • Vanilla extract
    • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Organic cherries: These are best in the summer.
    • Baking soda
    • Granulated sugar
    • Brown sugar
    • Organic eggs
    • Dark chocolate chips: I used these from Guittard.
    • Unsalted butter
    • Salt: I always use Redmond's Real Salt.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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    Take the pits out of the cherries and remove the stems. You can use a cherry pitter or a straw. Set aside.

    Combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs together with an electric mixer in a medium bowl.

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    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda.

    Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.

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    Add in the vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and cherries.

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    Scoop the cookie dough into large balls and place them on the baking sheet.

    Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking.

    Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Take the cookies out every 5 minutes and pound the baking sheet on the counter to flatten the cookies.

    After 20 minutes, remove the cookies from the oven and cool on a wire rack. They should be golden brown.

    Hint: Use a cherry pitter or a straw to pit the cherries. Find a great option HERE.

    Substitutions

    • Fresh cherries - instead of fresh cherries, you can use maraschino cherries. Just remember to remove the stems!

    Variations

    • Brown butter - brown the butter in a sauce pan to make brown butter cherry chocolate chip cookies.

    See this brown butter chocolate chip cookie on my website!

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet - needed for baking the cookies.
    • Precut parchment paper - a must-have for any home cook or home baker.
    • Glass mixing bowls - are a great alternative to plastic mixing bowls that can be toxic.
    • Cherry pitter - an easy way to remove the pits from the cherries.
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    FAQ

    How do I pit cherries?

    You can either pierce the cherries with a straw or use a cherry pitter.

    How do I make this recipe?

    Preheat the oven and load the cookies on the middle rack so the heat is as even as possible.

    What's the best way to freeze cookies?

    They freeze well in single layers.

    How do I defrost Chocolate Cherry cookies?

    When defrosting, remove the cookies from the bag and place them on plates in a single layer.

    How do you store these cookies?

    Once defrosted these Chocolate Cherry Cookies should be stored in a single layer in an airtight container.

    Can I use maraschino cherries?

    This recipe calls for fresh sweet red cherries; however, you can use maraschino cherries instead. Make sure to remove the stems.

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    Storage

    Store these cookies in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. You can also store the cookies in a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer for six months.

    Top tip

    Use a straw to pit the cherries. It works like a charm!

    amazing-cherry-chocolate-cookie-gluten-free

    Amazing Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free)

    These cherry chocolate chip cookies are filled with fresh, tart cherries and rich dark chocolate chips for a nice summer twist. They're soft cookies that are great straight out of the oven. You'll love how easy it is to make these delicious cookies.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 cookies

    Equipment

    • Cookie sheet
    • Precut parchment paper
    • Glass mixing bowls
    • Cherry pitter

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups gluten-free flour
    • 1 Teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup pitted cherries
    • 2 sticks of unsalted butter melted
    • ½ Teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Take the pits out of the cherries and remove the stems. You can use a cherry pitter or a straw. Set aside.
    • Combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs together with an electric mixer in a medium bowl.
    • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until combined. Add in the vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and cherries.
    • Scoop the cookie dough into large balls and place them on the baking sheet.
    • Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking.
    • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Take the cookies out every 5 minutes and pound the baking sheet on the counter to flatten the cookies.
    • After 20 minutes, remove the cookies from the oven and cool on a wire rack. They should be golden brown.

    Notes

    Use a straw to pit the cherries. It works like a charm!
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    1. Mark says

      September 13, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks for your blog, nice to read. Do not stop.

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