Description
Indulgent chocolate cherry cookies blend rich cocoa with sweet, tangy cherries for a mouthwatering dessert sensation. Crimson fruit and velvety chocolate create a perfect harmony that delights your senses and satisfies sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (180g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (120g) dried cherries
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a smooth, airy foundation by thoroughly blending butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and voluminous, typically requiring 2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing.
- Introduce moisture and depth by incorporating eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then infuse with vanilla extract for aromatic complexity.
- Construct the dry foundation by whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, creating a uniform mixture that will provide structure and rich chocolate essence.
- Gently merge the dry ingredients into the creamy base, using delicate folding techniques to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Enhance the cookie profile by evenly distributing chocolate chips and dried cherries throughout the dough, ensuring a balanced distribution of sweet and tart elements.
- Portion the dough into rounded tablespoon-sized mounds, strategically placing them two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow proper spreading and even baking.
- Bake the cookies until the edges achieve a firm set while maintaining a soft, slightly underdone center, typically requiring 10-12 minutes of precise oven time.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheets for five minutes, facilitating initial stabilization, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, consistent cookie texture.
- Slightly under-bake the cookies for a softer, chewier center that melts in your mouth.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, maintaining the same measurements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg