Cherry Chip Cookie Recipe
These Cherry Chip Cookies are a sweet and chewy treat, blending cherry chips and oats for a delightful flavor. Made with simple ingredients like margarine, brown sugar, and almond extract, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake in just 30 minutes. Perfect for any occasion, they yield about 24 cookies.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup margarine softened
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup powdered sugar confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional, for a richer cherry flavor
- 1 cup cherry chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the margarine, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the rolled oats, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the mixture, then gradually add the flour mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the cherry chips. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.