Cherry Coconut Bars Easy Homemade Treats

1-Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the oven rack in the middle position.

2-Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This will prevent the cookies from sticking.

3-Mix dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

4-Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

5-Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

6-Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined. Do not overmix.

7-Fold in chocolate chips: Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.

8-Scoop dough onto baking sheet: Use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each ball.

9-Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers will look soft, but the cookies will continue to set as they cool.

10-Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.