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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Sweet Treats » Cherry Chip Cookies (Bakery Style)

    Cherry Chip Cookies (Bakery Style)

    June 1, 2022 By Chandice | 16 Comments | Updated February 9, 2023

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    These cherry chip cookies are the sweetest, most delicious cookies. The cherry chips mixed with coconut flakes will curb your sweet tooth and have you reaching for seconds (or thirds).

    Our cherry chip cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas cookie exchanges, or for an afternoon treat. They are perfect for any time of the year, honestly, and people will be begging for the recipe.

    Cherry Chip Cookies (Bakery Style) on a plate

    Cherry chip cookies have become my favorite cookie. Not only are they great tasting, but they are so easy to make.

    I have enjoyed these cookies since I was a kid because my mom loved them as a kid. Here is what she had to say…

    “There was a bakery in the town neighboring my hometown that my mom worked at. They made the best cherry chip cookies ever. Once in a while my mom would take us with her to pick up something and let us choose one treat.

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    I always chose a cherry chip cookie. Eventually, the bakery closed and it had been years since I’d had the delight of this cookie. I always checked in any new bakery I found to serif they carried them, with no success.

    I came across a recipe several years ago that used cranberries, but tasted very much like the cherry chip cookies I remembered.

    I converted it into a gluten-free version and now my life is complete (just kidding, but these cookies really do help). -Chandice’s mom, Tana

    woman in kitchen

    I think they are absolutely perfect with our red velvet cake mix cookies for a Galentines Day Cookie Decorating Party. Munching on them while decorating cookies sounds like a dream. Their red color and cherry flavor scream Valentine’s Day in my opinion.

    If you like these cookies, you should definitely try out our Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip cookies or our Gluten-Free Monster Cookies. Both are easy to make and absolutely delicious.

    My kids love helping me make these cookies because of the fun cherry chips. They are used to chocolate chips, so the red cherry chips are exciting to them.

    I usually have to buy an extra bag for them to munch on while we bake… The red are perfect for holiday cookies.

    Here are some other easy Christmas cookie recipes with few ingredients. You can even try these hot chocolate cookies for a decadent treat.

    Cherry Chip Cookies (Bakery Style) in a hand

    What you need

    One of the many things I love about this recipe is that it is super simple. There are only a few ingredients needed, making it an easy recipe.

    ingredients for cherry chip cookies

    Gluten-free all purpose flour

    This recipe requires gluten-free all purpose flour and almond flour. Using both gives a light, fluffy, soft texture to your cookies and has a yummy taste. My favorite gluten-free flour is the King Arthur brand.

    Baking with gluten-free flour can be overwhelming, so I wrote a whole post about it. My Gluten-Free Flour and Starches post has all of the tips and tricks when it comes to gluten-free baking. Don’t stress; you’ll be a pro in no time.

    white plate of cherry chip cookies stacked on top of each other

    Almond flour

    Almond flour is great for healthy eating as it is low carb. It also creates a moist and super tender dessert, so it is a win-win!

    Eating healthy while still having yummy treats? Count me in.

    Cherry chips

    Cherry chips give a great cherry flavor without having to actually have maraschino cherries. Chopped cherries are yummy, but can make your cookies soggy. Maraschino cherry juice will also bleed, making the cookies not as pretty.

    You can find cherry chips at your local grocery store. While you are out, you should grab some candy heart sprinkles to make these adorable Grinch Cookies. They are great, especially if you are making these chewy cherry chip cookies for a Christmas cookie exchange.

    cherry chips in a bowl

    How to make them

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    • Using the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and egg at a medium speed
    • In another bowl, combine the almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, then blend them slowly into the sugar butter mixture
    cherry chip cookies dough
    • Fold in the cherry chips and coconut flakes
    • Using a small cookie scoop, place dough balls on a prepared cookie sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon

    Hand using a cookie scoop to get cookie dough out
    • Bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden brown

    Top tip: Place cookies on a wire rack to allow them to completely cool.

    cherry chip cookies on a baking sheet
    Why did my cookies fall flat?

    Smaller scoops of cookie dough will help the cookies rise easier. You will also want to check if your baking powder is still good. Expired baking powder will keep your cookies from rising.

    How to keep my cookies moist?

    If your gluten-free cookies are not as moist as you would like, try adding and extra egg to the dough next time.

    How do I store the leftovers?

    Allow the cookies to cool to room temperature before doing anything else. Then, place the cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of cookies. Stacking them on top of each other will cause them to stick together.

    If you need some more great cookies that have red in them, these heart jam cookies are a great choice!

    cherry chip cookies stacked on a baking sheet

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    Cherry Chip Cookies (Bakery Style)

    Cherry Chip Cookies (Bakery Style) pin
    5 from 2 votes
    These cherry chip cookies are the sweetest, most delicious cookies. The cherry chips mixed with coconut flakes will curb your sweet tooth and have you reaching for seconds (or thirds).
    Our cherry chip cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas cookie exchanges, or for an afternoon treat. They are perfect for any time of the year, honestly, and people will be begging for the recipe.
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    Prep Time: 8 mins
    Cook Time: 12 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Course: Sweet Treats
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cherry chip, cookies
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Calories: 317kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter
    • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 egg
    • 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes
    • 2 2/3 cups gluten-free all purpose flour King Arthur is the best
    • 2/3 cups almond flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup cherry chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    • Using a stand mixer or in a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and egg
    • In another bowl, combine almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt and baking powder then blend them slowly into the sugar butter mixture
    • Fold in the cherry chips and coconut flakes
    • Using a cookie scoop, place dough on a baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon
    • Bake for 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned

    Notes

    Top tip: Place cookies on a wire rack to allow them to completely cool.

    How do I store the leftovers?

    Allow the cookies to cool to room temperature before doing anything else. Then, place the cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of cookies. Stacking them on top of each other will cause them to stick together.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Steven says

      November 19, 2022 at 11:28 pm

      For a lot of cookies it’s recommended to refrigerate after making before putting into the oven because it effects the amount of spreading the cookie does , would you recommend it? Thanks

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        November 27, 2022 at 6:34 am

        Not with these but you certainly can if you prefer…

        Reply
    2. Wendy says

      October 24, 2022 at 7:01 am

      Can I use all regular All Purpose Flour instead of gluten free? Would it be the same equivalent of the GF and almond together?? Thank you

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 25, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        Yes you can totally use regular all purpose flour in place of the GF and almond flours 🙂

        Reply
    3. Steven says

      October 23, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      Wasn’t even aware there was such a thing as cherry chips let alone cookie’s but definitely going to give them a try, does it matter if the coconut flakes are sweetened or not? Thank you

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 25, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        You will love them! 🙂 It is best if the coconut is unsweetened.

        Reply
    4. Gloria Webber says

      October 21, 2022 at 9:25 pm

      I have Quinoa Flour, could I substitute the Almond Flour for that?
      I also have Evans Cherries that I grew myself and dehydrated. I was thinking of subbing the cherry chips with those! I usually chop them up in tiny bits.
      thanks

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        October 25, 2022 at 4:48 pm

        Hi Gloria, I LOVE the idea of putting your on dehydrated cherries in the cookies! You can simply use all purpose flour in place of the gluten-free and almond if you don’t have to be gluten-free. You can also just add extra GF flour in place of the almond flour if you are.

        Reply
    5. Tami says

      August 27, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      What brand are the cherry chip? My grocery stores don’t carry them and I have to order them online. Also, can you make this recipe without the coconut flakes?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        August 27, 2022 at 10:04 pm

        Hi Tami, the brand is listed in the recipe if you click cherry chips but here is the link as well: https://amzn.to/3Ravam8
        I do think taking out 1 1/2 cup of coconut flakes would definitely make the recipe different.

        Reply
        • Debbie says

          February 01, 2023 at 10:42 pm

          Is there something I could use instead of the coconut flakes?

        • Chandice says

          February 02, 2023 at 8:59 pm

          I would say probably not as that is a huge part of this recipe…sorry

      • Tami says

        August 27, 2022 at 11:38 pm

        Thanks. I didn’t see the link before.

        Reply
        • Chandice says

          September 01, 2022 at 7:34 pm

          It wasn’t there, I just added it. 🙂

    6. Kristen says

      June 10, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      How did I not know there are cherry chips?! This is genius! I love these cookies and my kids love them as well!

      Reply
    7. Brenda says

      June 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      Such a yummy recipe and perfect for summer. I love cherries so this recipe is my new favorite and my new guilty pleasure.

      Reply

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