Cherry Chocolate Chewy Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 225 grams unsalted butter, softened
02 - 150 grams packed brown sugar
03 - 100 grams granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 5 millilitres vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 280 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 5 grams baking soda
08 - 2.5 grams salt

→ Mix-ins

09 - 260 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 100 grams dried cherries, or same amount fresh cherries chopped
11 - 50 grams rolled oats (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and creamy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold chocolate chips, dried cherries, and rolled oats into the dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 5 cm between each.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set, taking care not to overbake.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - For chewier texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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