If you’ve spotted the new M&S Dark Chocolate & Cherry Chunky Cookies and wished you could make them at home, this recipe is for you – plus it’s gluten and dairy free too. Inspired by the latest bakery favourite, these gluten and dairy free cookies are thick, chunky and packed with rich dark chocolate and juicy cherries for the ultimate bakery style treat.
With crisp edges, soft, gooey centres and plenty of chocolate in every bite, you’d never guess these cookies are free from gluten and dairy. They’re easy to make, perfect for sharing and guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply fancy an indulgent afternoon treat, these cookies deliver all the flavour and texture of the original, without the gluten or dairy. If you do make this recipe I’d love to see, don’t forget to tag me in your photos over on social media!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will these cookies last?
These cookies will last in an airtight container for up to 3 days however, are always best served on the day you make them.
Which dairy free chocolate do you use in the cookies?
For this recipe I used half dark chocolate (I went for the M&S own brand dark chocolate) and half dairy free milk chocolate – my favourites are Moo Free Milk Chocolate Bars and Nomo Milk Chocolate bars but you can use any dairy free chocolate of your choosing.
Which cherries did you use?
I prefer to use dried cherries instead of fresh cherries as the cookies last longer, and it gives a really lovely chewy cherry flavour. I used the M&S Dried Cherries.
Can I freeze the cookie dough?
This cookie dough recipe is suitable for freezing. Just freeze the dough in balls and cook from frozen for a few minutes longer than the recipe states.
Which butter do you use for the cookies?
I use the Stork ‘perfect for baking’ 250g gold packet butter which is naturally dairy free and available in most major UK supermarkets. If you can’t get hold of this butter, it’s always best to use a hard dairy free butter block instead of a soft spread for the perfect cookie texture.
I absolutely love seeing what you’ve created, so if you do make this recipe (or any other recipe from my website) don’t forget to tag me over on my social media pages @glutenfreealice and use the hashtag #glutenfreealice
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