Choco-Cherry-Nut Cookie Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup light-brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup dried sweet or sour cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla, baking soda and salt, then mix at low speed until well blended. Add flour and mix until just incorporated. Stir in chocolate, dried cherries and walnuts.
3. Spoon dough into a mound onto parchment paper and then spread evenly into a 7-inch-diameter circle. Bake for about 30 minutes, until top is golden brown and slightly soft. Let cool, about 10 minutes, then cut into wedges.