Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and tart cherries with these Chocolate Cherry Cookies. Each bite delivers a delightful explosion of flavors, reminiscent of cherished family gatherings. Perfect for holiday celebrations or simple weeknight treats, these cookies are sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in dried cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg