Hey everyone, it’s your guy back again with another baking adventure. Today, I decided to go down a slightly healthier route and try making something with sugar-free cherry baking chips. Let me tell you, it was an experience, and of course, I’m here to share all the juicy details with you.
So, first things first, I had to get my hands on these sugar-free cherry baking chips. I looked around online, and found that some brands sell those. I ended up going to the local Kroger, surprisingly, they had some from Log House! Grabbed a 10 OZ pack, felt pretty good about the price, and rushed back home, ready to get my bake on.
Now, I’ve heard a few things about sugar-free stuff before, especially that the taste might be off, and I was kinda worried the cherries would lose their magic without the sugar. But hey, gotta try to know, right?
I decided to keep it simple and went with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe, just swapping out the regular chips for my sugar-free cherry ones. Getting everything mixed was business as usual. I made sure to follow my usual steps, you know, creaming the butter, adding the eggs, and slowly mixing in the dry ingredients. The only twist was throwing in these cherry chips.
Mixing
- Creamed butter and (no)sugar
- Beat in eggs one at a time
- Gradually added dry ingredients
- Stirred in the sugar-free cherry chips
When it came time to bake, I did a little test batch first. I set my oven to the usual 375°F, laid out a few cookies on a baking sheet, and popped them in. They baked for about 10-12 minutes, just until the edges started to brown. After letting them cool for a bit, I took a bite.
Honestly, I was surprised. They were good! The cherry flavor really came through, and the sweetness was just right—not too overpowering, but definitely there. The texture was spot on, too, your usual nice, chewy cookie with a bit of crispness around the edges.
Encouraged, I baked the rest of the batch. I shared some with my family, and they were all impressed. My little sister, who’s usually picky about anything labeled “healthy,” actually asked for seconds! We even tried them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and oh boy, that was a match made in heaven.
All in all, this was a successful experiment. It showed me that going sugar-free doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. I will definitely be using these cherry baking chips again. They’re a great alternative for anyone looking to cut down on sugar but still wants to enjoy some baked goods.
So, if you’re ever in Kroger and spot the Log House Cherry Flavored Baking Chips, don’t hesitate to try them out. You might just discover your new favorite baking ingredient. Keep on baking, friends, and remember, it’s all about having fun in the kitchen!
