Gluten-Free Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’m a wholehearted believer that we can live a balanced life while enjoying foods we love. These experiences allow us to relive a memory or create new ones, something that I find so exciting. Today, I’m excited to share a special recipe that holds a dear place in my heart – Gluten-Free Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are inspired by a family tradition passed down from my mother-in-law, who introduced me to Cherry Chips, just like chocolate chips but with cherry flavor. Traditionally used in our family’s Christmas cookies, I decided to put my own twist on them by adding some pecans, oats, and of course, mini chocolate chips. The result? A perfectly balanced cookie with just the right amount of sweetness!

Ingredients

• 1 egg, at room temperature
• 1 stick of butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cups oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup cherry chips (can be purchased on Amazon)
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, and baking soda. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well mixed.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in Chips and Pecans: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, cherry chips, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into balls (or use the OXO scooper for no mess dough balls) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 17 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!

Tips & Tricks

• Make scooping easy with this OXO Cookie Scoop! I love using this for cookies, its mess free and gives you a perfect ball every time!

• If you like a crispier cookie add a couple of minutes to your baking time. If you like them chewy take them out at around 15 minutes.

Creating Memories, One Bite at a Time

These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are more than just a sweet treat – they’re a reminder of cherished moments spent with loved ones. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or just because, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your kitchen and create new memories to treasure.

Enjoyed the Cherry Chips? Try these Cherry Chip Delights!

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