Cherry Vanilla White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I still remember the first Valentine’s Day we celebrated together-we were dating and Josh made me a delicious Italian meal with chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Of course, he won bonus points for the cookies:) I think cookies should be a part of every Valentine’s Day. There is no better way to show someone you love them than by baking them a batch of homemade cookies. I’ve shared a few festive Valentine cookie recipes already-Red Velvet Crinkles, Raspberry Hugs Chocolate Cookies, Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies, and Lofthouse Style Soft Sugar Cookies. All of these cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day. I have one more Valentine’s Day cookie for you today-Cherry Vanilla White Chocolate Chip Cookies.
These cookies are inspired by my Vanilla Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies. Vanilla pudding mix is the secret ingredient in these cookies. It keeps the cookies super soft and adds a nice vanilla flavor. I also added a double dose of vanilla extract to bring out the vanilla flavor. The tart dried cherries compliment the sweet white chocolate chips and add the perfect pop of red and white for Valentine’s Day.
I normally love cookies right out of the oven, you really can’t beat a freshly baked cookie, right? Well, I actually liked these cookies better the second and third day. The cookies stay super soft and the flavors really come out in the cookie. You can make these cookies over the weekend and they will still be in tip top shape to give to your Valentine on Tuesday.
Josh has made me cookies every Valentine’s Day since our first Valentine’s Day together. He is a smart man-he knows how to make me swoon:) Make a batch of Cherry Vanilla White Chocolate Chip Cookies to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. Your friends, family members, and special sweetheart will thank you!
Cherry Vanilla Cookies White Chocolate Chips
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Vanilla pudding mix keeps these Cherry Vanilla White Chocolate Chip cookies nice and soft. These cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or Christmas.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried cherries
2 cups white chocolate chipsDirections:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
2. Using a mixer, beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add in pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the dried cherries and white chocolate chips.
3. Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slight golden and set. Remove cookies from oven and let cool on baking sheet for two minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
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Love dried cherries in cookies. Sounds yummy.
Love this recipe. I love anything with white chocolate…I am a huuuuge fan!
I made these this weekend for Valentine’s Day – I thought I would be bringing them in to work because my husband isn’t a big sweets fan – but they might not make it! We Both love them! I would like to try making a chocolate chip cookie with the pudding mix and see if I get similar results! Thank you for the recipe!
Two Peas replied: — February 13th, 2012 @ 3:46 pm
I have a vanilla pudding chocolate chip cookie recipe on our site: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/vanilla-pudding-chocolate-chip-cookies/ We love them!
I made these tonight for my cookie loving boyfriend for our 1st Valentine’s Day together. He’s “more of a vanilla guy” than chocolate so I’m hoping these will be right up his alley. Of course I sampled them & they turned out awesome! They didn’t spread out or get too crunchy but they aren’t doughy either. I did bake end up baking them for 15 min instead of 10-13. Thanks for the recipe!
one of my favorite cookies with dried cranberries, white chocolate, and macadamia nuts. so cherry sounds like a very interesting substitution for the cranberries! i’m definite going to try this… have you added nuts to this recipe?
gorgeous pictures!!
any cookie with white chocolate is a winner in my book!
I made these cookies this past weekend – so good. The vanilla pudding makes it moist and full of flavor.
Two Peas replied: — February 20th, 2012 @ 10:32 pm
Glad you liked the cookies. The pudding really makes a great cookie:)
Hello!
I stumbled across this post on Google – this recipe is absolutely fantastic! I can’t wait to read more.
All the best, Alex.
Do you use light or dark brown sugar for these? Also, what brand white chocolate chips do you like in these? Thanks!
Two Peas replied: — March 12th, 2012 @ 5:08 pm
I use light brown sugar and Nestle white chocolate chips…any white chips will do, use your favorite! Enjoy!
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