Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Chocolate Cherry Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blends the rich, velvety taste of chocolate with the sweet-tart zing of cherries. Each cookie is soft and chewy, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make, visually appealing, and sure to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for later, they are a must-try dessert.
- 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
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and egg.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture. Fold in dried cherries and chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg