Description
Brown Butter Cherry Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a delightful indulgence that perfectly marries the nutty richness of brown butter with the tartness of dried cherries and the decadence of dark chocolate chunks. These chewy cookies, with their enticing aroma and beautiful texture, make them ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and tang, making them irresistible to cookie lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (at least 60% cocoa)
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty; let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
- Add room-temperature eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until creamy.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dried cherries and dark chocolate chunks.
- Chill dough for at least one hour; preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg