Description
Delightful chewy cookies packed with dried cherries, chocolate, and crunchy pecans – a nostalgic treat for every occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, dried cherries, pecans, and shredded coconut.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For softer cookies, consider slightly reducing the baking time. Room temperature ingredients help create the perfect dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg