Description
Experience the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and tart cherries with these Chocolate Cherry Cookies. Each bite offers a chewy texture and an explosion of flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. The irresistible aroma wafts through your kitchen, creating a cozy ambiance that invites everyone to indulge. Bake these treats for gatherings or enjoy them solo with your favorite coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped if large
- 1 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 butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fold in dried cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared sheets with space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg