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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat! Packed with flavor, they're made with ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 2 large ripe bananas well mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/2 cup dried tart cherries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You should have about 1 cup of mashed bananas.
  3. Step 3: Add the olive oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond meal, shredded coconut, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. Step 6: Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate and dried tart cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Step 7: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie as they will spread slightly.
  8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will appear soft but will firm up as they cool.
  9. Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the delightful combination of cherries and chocolate!

Notes

  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Feel free to experiment with different nuts or dried fruits!
  • To freeze cookie dough, scoop onto a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.