When it comes to chocolate chip cookies in my repertoire, normally it’s all about the Rum Soaked Chocolate Chip Cookies or these Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies. However, I think these Sweet and Salty Oatmeal Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies might steal their their tried and true title and run all the way to the finish line because they are THAT good. The flavor of an oatmeal cookie studded with dried cherries, rich dark chocolate chunks (no chips here) and sprinkled with a touch of vanilla salt to finish. Don’t you want to bake up a batch just from reading that?
I played with a recipe from The Barefoot Contessa’s latest cookbook, Make It Ahead, because, quite frankly, whenever it comes to tried and true cookie recipes, I know she always has recipes that are foolproof. She also gives some sage advice on whether or not to chill the dough. As I love these cookies thin and crisp, I baked them right away. However, if you like them chewy in the center but also with crisp edges, you might want to chill them for a little bit before baking. While I don’t necessarily prefer turning on the oven in the summertime, for these cookies I cranked up the AC and baked my little heart out. In lieu of using fleur de sel, I went with my trusty fave,vanilla salt, which I feel added that extra note of salty and sweet. Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic has a fab recipe for vanilla salt that she swears by. I can say that since I have been using vanilla salt in my baking, it’s definitely amped up my baking game.
Paired with a tall frosty glass of milk (or horchata), these Sweet and Salty Oatmeal Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies are the perfect way to end the day. Make a dozen or two of these and watch them disappear like magic!
On to the recipe:
Gather your ingredients
Resist the urge to start nibbling all of the chocolate
The key to this cookie – the salt – vanilla salt is even better!
Time to cool
Now – don’t you want one (or two)?
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