Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and tart cherries with these irresistible Chocolate Cherry Cookies. Each soft, chewy bite offers a perfect balance of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Ideal for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings, this recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it a must-try for cookie lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg