Description
Indulgent brown butter cherry dark chocolate chunk cookies combine nutty, caramelized butter with rich chocolate and sweet cherries. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies a luxurious treat that promises pure baking bliss.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (250 grams) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins:
- 1 ¼ cups dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Transform butter into a rich, nutty essence by melting it in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Swirl and stir constantly until the liquid transforms into a golden-amber hue with a captivating fragrant aroma. Immediately transfer the browned butter to a heat-resistant container to halt the cooking process and initiate cooling.
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). While the butter cools, meticulously sift the flour, baking soda, and salt through a fine-mesh strainer, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously whisk the cooled brown butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Incorporate room temperature eggs and vanilla extract, whisking with precision until the mixture becomes silky and fully integrated.
- Gently introduce the sifted dry ingredients into the wet composition, folding with a delicate touch until just combined. Avoid aggressive mixing to preserve the cookie’s tender crumb.
- Tenderly fold dark chocolate chunks and fresh cherries into the dough, ensuring even distribution without compromising the batter’s delicate structure.
- Deploy an ice cream scoop to portion the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, placing six cookies with ample spacing to allow for expansion during baking.
- Slide the cookies into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a slightly soft center.
- For an optional refinement, use a large circular mold to reshape the cookies immediately after removing from the oven. Embellish with additional chocolate chunks for enhanced visual and gustatory appeal.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet momentarily, then transition to a wire rack for complete cooling. Savor the harmonious blend of nutty brown butter, rich chocolate, and sweet cherries.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with this sophisticated twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, combining nutty brown butter, rich dark chocolate, and sweet cherries.
- Brown butter adds a complex, caramel-like depth that transforms ordinary cookies into an extraordinary culinary experience.
- Fresh cherries bring a burst of brightness and natural sweetness, perfectly balancing the rich chocolate and toasty butter notes.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chunks for maximum flavor impact and a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Bake in small batches to ensure even cooking and maintain the perfect crisp-yet-chewy cookie consistency.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and enhance the cookies’ structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg