Irresistible Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Experience the perfect fusion of rich chocolate and tart cherries with these Chocolate Cherry Cookies. Each chewy bite is a delightful dance of flavors, featuring luscious chocolate chips and juicy cherry bursts. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging yourself, these cookies are sure to impress and leave everyone longing for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cherries (plump)
- 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 medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in dried cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg