Description
Chocolate Cherry Cookies are rich, fudgy, and bursting with sweet cherry flavor. With a decadent combination of dark cocoa, melted chocolate, and chewy dried cherries, these cookies offer the perfect balance of chocolate indulgence and fruity brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup dried cherries (or chopped maraschino cherries)
- Extra chocolate chips or chunks (optional, for mixing in)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter with both sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler and mix into the wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft, thick dough forms.
- Fold in the dried cherries and extra chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and slightly flatten each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For contrast, try using white chocolate chips or add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Soak the dried cherries in cherry juice or a splash of liqueur before adding them to the dough for a deeper cherry flavor.
- For extra decadence, make a sandwich version with cherry cream cheese frosting in the middle.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They also freeze well and thaw beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
