Dried Cherry-Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe By :Sir David Klimes
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies/Bars\

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 C unsalted butter -- room temperature
1/2 C granulated sugar
1/4 C dark brown sugar -- firmly packed
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 C Plus 2 Tbl all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
6 oz semisweet chocolate
2/3 C dried cherries -- rough chopped
3/4 C hazelnuts, skinless -- toasted and chopped

Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly grease baking sheets.


In large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugars until light. Mix in vanilla and egg until well blended. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips, dried cherries and hazelnuts. Using a small scoop, drop amounts onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

One sheet at a time, bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to racks to cool.

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. As if they will last that long!

Description:
"The Best Cookies Ever!"
Yield:
"2 1/2 Dz"
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