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Cherry & Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies — Sweet, Soft & Bakery-Style

These Cherry & Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and bursting with flavor. They combine the sweetness of chocolate chips, the warm nuttiness of almonds, and the bright, juicy pop of chopped cherries. The almond extract adds a cozy bakery aroma, giving each bite a soft, elegant, and nostalgic taste. If you love cookies that feel special without being complicated, this recipe is pure sweet comfort. Perfect for tea time, gifting, weekend baking, or holiday cookie boxes. Every bite tastes like chocolate-covered cherry candy — soft, melty, and warmly satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
bake time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick salted butter softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 2 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • ⅓ cup almonds roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup sweet cherries pitted, drained & chopped (use jarred or fresh)

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars
  1. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Egg & Extracts
  1. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  2. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
  2. flour
  3. baking soda
  4. salt
Step 5: Form Dough
  1. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
  2. Mix gently until combined.
Step 6: Fold In the Good Stuff
  1. Fold in:
  2. chocolate chips
  3. chopped bittersweet chocolate
  4. chopped almonds
  5. chopped cherries (pat dry to avoid extra moisture)
Step 7: Scoop & Bake
  1. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls.
  2. Place onto baking sheet with room to spread.
  3. Bake 9–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers still look soft.
Step 8: Cool
  1. Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.

Notes

🧊 Storage
Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Freeze dough balls up to 3 months.
Rewarm baked cookies for 6–7 seconds for fresh-from-oven softness.
🥄 Variations
White Chocolate Swap:
Replace chocolate chips with white chocolate for a sweeter cookie.
Chewy Bakery Look:
Chill dough 15 minutes before baking for thick cookies.
Cherry Burst:
Add an extra tablespoon of chopped cherries for more fruit flavor.
Nut-Free Version:
Omit almonds — the cookies will still be soft and delicious.
Extra Almond Flavor:
Sprinkle sliced almonds on top before baking.
❓ 10 FAQs
Should I dry the cherries first?
Yes — blot them to remove excess moisture.
Can I use fresh cherries?
Yes — just pit and chop them before adding.
Can I use all chocolate chips instead of chopping chocolate?
Yes — both work.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Can I skip almond extract?
You can — but it gives the bakery aroma.
Why are my cookies flat?
Dough was too warm — chill 10–15 minutes.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — scoop dough balls and freeze.
Can I toast the almonds?
Yes — it deepens their flavor beautifully.
Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely — great for holiday gifting.
How do I keep them soft?
Keep in an airtight container.
🏁 Conclusion
These Cherry & Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies are full of warmth, sweetness, and soft comfort. The combination of chocolate, cherries, and almond creates a flavor that is both cozy and beautifully unique. Soft, melty, cheerful, and unforgettable — a cookie that tastes like joy.
Sweet. Soft. Elegant.
A cookie to bake again and again.