Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies Delight

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies Delight.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 375°F (190°C) and give your baking sheets a light greasing to ensure those cookies slide off easily later.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then set this aside for now.

3. Step 3

   In a larger bowl, grab your electric mixer and beat together the softened unsalted butter, butter-flavored shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy—this is where the magic begins! Next, add the eggs one at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition.

4. Step 4

   When you add the last egg, don’t forget to stir in the delightful vanilla and almond extracts for that extra burst of flavor.

5. Step 5

   Now, it’s time to gradually mix in your flour mixture until everything is just combined—be gentle here; overmixing can lead to tough cookies.

6. Step 6

   Once your dough is ready, gently fold in the dried tart cherries, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, and chocolate chunks, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough for a delightful surprise in every bite.

7. Step 7

   Using rounded spoonfuls, drop the cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheets, making sure to space them about 2 inches apart to give them room to spread.

8. Step 8

   Pop those sheets into your preheated oven and bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges turn a lovely golden brown.

9. Step 9

   Once they’re out of the oven, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes—this helps them set just right—before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Step 10

    Enjoy the sweet aroma filling your kitchen as you anticipate the deliciousness that awaits!.