Description
Indulge in the delightful Cherry Garcia Cookie Recipe, a sweet twist on the classic ice cream flavor that features a perfect balance of rich chocolate chips and tart cherries. These cookies are not only easy to make but also require common pantry ingredients, making them the ideal treat for any occasion—be it a family gathering, a friendly get-together, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With their chewy texture and vibrant flavors, these cookies promise to impress everyone who takes a bite. Get ready to elevate your baking game with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 oz chopped Maraschino cherries (drained)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls about 2 inches in diameter and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg