RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES

These are soft, chewy cookies bursting with the delicious flavors of raspberry and chocolate. Make sure to use big ole chocolate chunks in these beautiful treats. You want a big mouthful of chocolate and sweet fruit.

INGREDIENTS

•  1 cup butter, softened
•  3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
•  1/2 cup granulated sugar
•  2 eggs
•  1 teaspoon vanilla
•  2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•  1 teaspoon baking soda
•  1/4 teaspoon salt
•  1 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
•  1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.   
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.   
3. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again until combined, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.   
4. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix again on low speed until combined.   
5. Gently stir in the chocolate chunks and frozen raspberries, trying not to mash the raspberries too much.   
6. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop balls of dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.  Bake for 10-12 minutes. 
7. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool  

         completely.

       Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.