Spelt Cherry Cookies

These cookies are tender and chewy. They are made with spelt flour and have replaced chocolate chip cookies as the favorite in my house. Store in a cookie jar or covered container. Keeps fresh for a few days, or can be frozen to eat later!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup dried cherries
• 2 cups spelt flour
• ¾ cup cocoa nibs (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; beat until dough is blended. Fold cocoa nibs and cherries it batter. Drop batter by the spoonful onto a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are beginning to brown around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.