Drool Over Chocolate Cherry Chunk Cookies

Theres always a need for a chocolate chip cookie, dont you think? Come to think of it, I really dont know an occasion in life that doesnt call for one.  Bad day? Eat a cookie. Good day? Celebrate with a cookie. Headed back to school? Bake some cookies. Home alone on a Friday night? Bake more cookies. You see? In my book, chocolate chip cookies are just a necessary part of life. I added sweet dried bing cherries to my standard cookie recipe for a fun little twist this time and absolutely loved the result! Gooey dark chocolate + chewy, tart cherries? Yes, please.  Also, the use of only brown sugar in the dough makes for an exceptionally chewy cookie with an almost caramel-like flavor. They really are the best of the best and I hope you make them soon!

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.