Cherry Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies: A Holiday Favorite!
There’s nothing quite like baking during the holiday season. The warmth of the oven, the sweet aroma filling the house, and the joy of making treats for family and friends—it all adds to the magic of Christmas. Last year, I found a new favorite to add to my holiday baking lineup: Cherry Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies!
These cookies take the classic chocolate chip cookie we all know and love and give it a festive twist with sweet cherry chips. The bright red chips make them perfect for Christmas, and the combination of chocolate and cherry is absolutely irresistible. So, grab your Mrs. Claus apron, turn on your favorite Christmas playlist, and let’s get baking!
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Baking Tips for the Best Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
1. Choosing Your Chocolate & Cherry Chips
For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark chocolate pairs beautifully with the cherry chips). I love using Gurley’s Sweet Cherry Flavored Chips—they give the cookies that perfect festive red color and just the right amount of cherry sweetness.
2. Creaming the Butter & Sugars
One of the secrets to a soft and chewy cookie is properly creaming the butter and sugars. Be sure to mix until the mixture is light and fluffy—this usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer. This step helps create a cookie with the perfect texture.
3. Mixing the Dough
Once you add the egg and vanilla, mix until just combined. Over-mixing can lead to a tougher cookie, and nobody wants that! When adding the dry ingredients, mix on low speed until everything is incorporated. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
4. Scooping & Baking
I like to use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to ensure all my cookies are the same size and bake evenly. You can bake them on a parchment-lined baking sheet (I highly recommend Reynolds pre-cut parchment paper) for easy cleanup.
The cookies should bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°F—watch for the edges to turn golden brown. The centers may look slightly soft when you take them out, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
5. Cooling & Storing
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set without overbaking. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh for days (if they last that long!).
These Cherry Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or just enjoying with family around the Christmas tree. They’re soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate-cherry goodness—sure to become a new holiday tradition in your home.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your holiday baking on, and don’t forget to share the joy (and cookies!) with loved ones. Merry Christmas and happy baking!
Cherry Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup favorite chocolate chips
- 1 cup cherry chips Gurley's Sweet Cheery Flavored Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate and cherry chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon portions and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet (Reynolds pre-cut parchment paper works great!).
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of hot cocoa!
Have you tried these Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies? I’d love to hear what you think! Drop a comment below and let me know how they turned out—or share your favorite holiday cookie tradition.
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