Description
Indulgent chocolate cherry cookies bring sweet harmony between rich cocoa and tangy fruit, creating a delightful dessert sensation. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and bursts of cherry flavor make these treats irresistible for anyone craving a delectable chocolate experience.
Ingredients
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main ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
wet ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
additional ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a separate large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until completely combined and smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a consistent chocolate dough forms.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chips and dried cherries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges appear slightly crisp and centers look set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving, which will help them firm up and develop a richer texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth creaming and better cookie texture.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chips and dried cherries for intense, rich flavor profile.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, maintaining same measurement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg