Cherry Chocolate Nut Cookies

By joanmarie

It's like a taste of chocolate-covered cherry in every bite of this yummy drop cookie! Chopped pecans add nutty crunch to the classic flavor combination.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheets and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Stir in the chocolate chips, cherries and pecans.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove to wire racks to cool.