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Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies! A delightful twist on the classic ice cream flavor, these chewy cookies burst with the juicy sweetness of brandy-soaked cherries, rich dark and white chocolate chunks, and crunchy macadamia nuts (optional). Perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a cookie experience that's almost as good as the real thing!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 29 mins
Calories 113.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies

  • 1 cup (150g) dried sour cherries
  • 1/4 cup cherry brandy
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips)
  • 1 cup (113g) macadamia nuts, chopped (optional)
  • Boiling water

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How to Make Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Plump the dried cherries: In a small bowl, cover the dried cherries with boiling water. Let soak for 2 minutes.
  3. Drain the cherries well and toss with 2 tablespoons of cherry brandy. Let sit for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, for maximum flavor. Drain again before using.
  4. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Gently fold in the brandy-soaked cherries, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and macadamia nuts (if using).
  9. Drop generous tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

17g

Carbs

4g

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