Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

It is no surprise that I would love these cookies. Cherries and white chocolate are a few of my favorite baking ingredients. I did not expect my family would love these as much as they did. They did not last very long in our house.

 

These cookies are soft and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness and just a bit of tartness.

Although my family and I think these cookies are the best just the way they are, there are ways you can change the flavor up. Instead of dried cherries you could use dried cranberries. Instead of white chocolate you could use your favorite chocolate chip, like semi-sweet or dark chocolate.

Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cherries

Directions:

1. Line a cookie sheet with a silpat or parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat until well blended.
4. In another large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat until well blended.
6. Stir in the white chocolate and cherries. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 375º F. 
8. Drop about 2 rounded tablespoons of dough onto to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for about 1 minute and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!!!

Yields about 37 cookies

*Adapted from Kim's Cravings.