Description
Viral Cherry Garcia Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and sweet dried cherries. These warm, gooey cookies elevate any snack time to a joyful occasion. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite is an irresistible explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow to cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg