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Brown Butter Cherry Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Brown Butter Cherry Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies Bliss

These Brown Butter Cherry Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies combine nutty brown butter, fresh cherries, and rich dark chocolate for an unforgettable treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 cup fresh cherries chopped
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks high-quality
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or almonds
  • dried fruits like cranberries or apricots

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat until browned and nutty, then let it cool slightly.
  3. Whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
  4. Combine the cooled brown butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar and ¼ cup of brown sugar, mixing until smooth, then add 1 egg.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of chopped fresh cherries and 1 cup of dark chocolate chunks.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown, allowing them to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely before enjoying.

Notes

For extra chewiness, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.