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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in these Chocolate Cherry Cookies, featuring a delicious blend of chocolate and cherries that create a heavenly treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level to avoid excess
  • 0.25 cups Dutch-process cocoa powder adds deep chocolate flavor
  • 1 tsp baking powder make sure it's fresh
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt enhances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened) adds richness and moisture
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar (packed) brings moisture and caramel flavor
  • 0.5 cups granulated white sugar sweetens and contributes to crispness
  • 2 pcs egg yolks (at room temperature) provides moisture and binding
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
For the Ganache
  • 6 oz chopped chocolate (with cherries) use high-quality chocolate
  • 0.33 cups heavy cream creates a smooth texture
  • 0.5 cups cherry preserves adds fruity flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
    Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  2. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mix until fluffy.
    Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  3. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
    Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  4. Shape Dough: Scoop dough into 32 rounded tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and make an indent in the center of each ball. Chill for 1 hour.
    Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  5. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for about 9-11 minutes until edges are firm; cool on sheets.
    Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  6. Make Ganache: Combine chopped chocolate and heated heavy cream in a bowl, stir until smooth.
    Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  7. Fill Cookies: Once cooled, fill the indents with ganache, then chill for 15-20 minutes to set before serving.
    Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. They can also be frozen for later enjoyment.

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