Description
Indulge in the warmth of Chocolate Cherry Cookies, where rich chocolate meets tart cherries in a delightful treat. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, these cookies are easy to make and promise to become a family favorite. With every bite, you’ll experience a symphony of flavors that will bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your 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.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dried cherries and chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm; allow cooling on the sheet before transferring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Substitute dark chocolate chips with white chocolate or add nuts for extra crunch.