Description
Brown Butter Cherry Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a delightful blend of nutty brown butter, tart dried cherries, and rich dark chocolate chunks. Each cookie is a perfect balance of chewy and gooey, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re sharing with friends or indulging solo, the heavenly aroma will fill your kitchen and invite everyone to enjoy these scrumptious cookies fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup dried cherries (chopped if large)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated and brown sugars with the browned butter until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chunks and dried cherries.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg