Description
Looking for the best Chocolate Cherry Cookies recipe that is easy quick and simple to follow? These cookies deliver rich chocolate flavor with bright cherry balance making them a healthy feeling treat when enjoyed in moderation. Perfect for holidays parties weekend baking ideas or quick desserts this recipe is beginner friendly and reliable. Save this best cookie recipe for gatherings gifting or everyday baking when you want consistent results and simple steps.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour cocoa powder baking powder and salt together and set aside.
- Cream butter granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time mixing well then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet and press centers gently with your thumb.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Heat heavy cream until warm then pour over dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Fill cookie centers with chocolate mixture and top with chopped cherries.
- Cool completely before storing or serving for best texture.
Notes
- Chill dough for firmer cookies.
- Pat cherries dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg