Cherries and Cream Cookies

I bought some cherry chips the other day, and couldn't wait to create something with them.  I've seen cherry chips many times at the grocery store, but I've never tried them out until now.  These cherries and cream cookies are a slight variation of these cookies, and they turned out amazing.  The flavors are crazy good, cherry and white chocolate together are a little magical.  The cornmeal gives these cookies a little crunch and a unique texture that leaves you wanting more.  I can't wait to experiment some more with the cherry chips!

Cherries and Cream Cookies

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cherry chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.  Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.    Stir in the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until the dough is combined.  Stir in the cherry chips and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.  

Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.  Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden brown.  Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for several minutes.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.  Makes about 48 cookies.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy