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Dark Cherry Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie

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A quick and easy skillet cookie featuring tart dark cherries and gooey semi-sweet chocolate chunks, perfect for sharing or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (110 g) dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your cast iron skillet in the oven while it warms up.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix on medium speed until fully combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the pitted, halved dark cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chunks, being careful not to crush the cherries.
  7. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts and lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray.
  8. Press the cookie dough evenly into the skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula or fingers.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden and crisp but the center is still slightly soft. For a gooier center, check at 22 minutes.
  10. Let the skillet cookie cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and egg for best results. Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep the cookie tender. Thaw and drain frozen cherries well to avoid excess moisture. Preheating the skillet helps achieve crispy edges. Optional flaky sea salt sprinkled on top before baking adds a nice crunch and flavor contrast. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months and reheated gently.

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