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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies for Your Sweet Cravings

Indulge in rich Chocolate Cherry Cookies that satisfy your sweet cravings with a delightful blend of chocolate and cherry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 31 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure using the spoon-and-level method.
  • 0.75 cups Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder Can be substituted with unsweetened cocoa.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar Can be swapped with granulated sugar.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated White Sugar Adds sweetness and structure.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Use at room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality vanilla.
For the Ganache Filling
  • 8 ounces Chocolate (for Ganache) Good-quality dark chocolate recommended.
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 0.25 cups Cherry Preserves Can use raspberry or strawberry preserves.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until well combined.
  2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the mixture, continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually stir in the reserved dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Scoop the dough into 32 equal portions, roll into balls, and make indents in the center. Chill for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
  7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until slightly firm but soft in the center. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  8. Press the indents again with a teaspoon while still warm.
  9. For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until boiling, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir until smooth. Mix in cherry preserves.
  10. Once cookies are cool, fill the centers with ganache and allow it to set in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container. Tips for perfect cookies include proper measuring and not overmixing the dough.

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